Intervening to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults – pilot results

Intervening to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults – pilot results

Background: Older adults spend most of their day in sedentary behavior (SB) (i.e., prolonged sitting), increasing risk for negative health outcomes, functional loss, and diminished ability for activities of daily living. The purpose of this study was to develop and pilot test an intervention designe...

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Main Authors: Kelli F. Koltyn, Kevin M. Crombie, Angelique G. Brellenthin, Brianna Leitzelar, Laura D. Ellingson, Jill Renken, Jane E. Mahoney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2019-01-01
Series:Health Promotion Perspectives
Subjects:
Sitting
Older adults
Sedentary intervention
Behavior change
Self-regulation
Physical function
Online Access:https://hpp.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/hpp-27487

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https://hpp.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/hpp-27487

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