NCT02433249

Developing a Intervention to Enhance Motivation for Physical Activities Known to Reduce Fall Risk

Enhancing Motivation for Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Wellness Intervention.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 103 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Minnesota · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to develop an intervention, based on empirical evidence and health-related behavioral change theory, to enhance motivation for engaging in fall-reducing physical activities.

Detailed description

The intervention being developed, Ready\~Steady, combines 3 components; a) interpersonal motivation, b) intrapersonal motivation, and c) physical activity. Theoretical concepts from the wellness motivation theory are (a) translated into intervention strategies; and (b) operationalized as variables to form a basis for evaluating this intervention. The overall objective is to advance the development of Ready\~Steady by assessing the impact of its motivation components.

Conditions

• Accidental Falls
• Sedentary Lifestyle

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	1 Physical Activity	Fall reducing strength (5), balance (12) and flexibility (4) exercises as well as walking. Participants were also given a Fitbit One with instructions on how to use
BEHAVIORAL	Interpersonal Motivation	Strategies used to support Interpersonal motivational targets include: a) discuss and model ways to provide and receive more support for physical activity, b) identify environmental barriers to being physically active, c) problem-solve environmental and social barriers to being physically active, d) use and create new resources that support physical activity behavior
BEHAVIORAL	Intrapersonal Motivation	Strategies used to support intrapersonal motivation included a) use of the goal attainment scale, b) facilitating the formation of action plans, c) identify and problem solve personal barriers to being active, d) identify satisfying aspects of being active, e) self-evaluate physical activity patterns and progress.

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-04-01
• Primary completion: 2015-06-01
• Completion: 2015-06-01
• First posted: 2015-05-04
• Last updated: 2019-11-01