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Peer reviewedHughes, Susan L.; Seymour, Rachel B.; Campbell, Richard; Pollak, Naomi; Huber, Gail; Sharma, Leena – Gerontologist, 2004
Purpose: This study assessed the impact of a low cost, multicomponent physical activity intervention for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis. Design and Methods: A randomized controlled trial compared the effects of a facility-based multiple-component training program followed by home-based adherence (n = 80) to a wait list control…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Self Efficacy, Public Health
Direct linkHughes, Susan L.; Seymour, Rachel B.; Campbell, Richard T.; Huber, Gail; Pollak, Naomi; Sharma, Leena; Desai, Pankaja – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: We present final outcomes from the multiple-component Fit and Strong! intervention for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis. Design and Methods: A randomized controlled trial compared the effects of this exercise and behavior-change program followed by home-based reinforcement (n = 115) with a wait list control (n = 100) at 2,…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Intervention, Exercise, Behavior Change
