Physical activity and nutrition program for seniors (PANS): protocol of a randomized controlled trial

BMC Public Health

Study Protocol

Annie Anderson¹  Andrew Hills²  Trevor Shilton³  Linda Burke⁴  Deborah Kerr⁴  Jonine Jancey⁴  Peter Howat⁴  Andy Lee⁴ 

[1] Centre for Public Health Nutrition Research, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN, Dundee, Scotland, UK;Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, 4001, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia;National Heart Foundation, Western Australia Division, 334 Rokeby Road, 6008, Subiaco, WA, Australia;School of Public Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U 1987, 6845, Perth, WA, Australia;School of Public Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U 1987, 6845, Perth, WA, Australia;Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer Control, Curtin University, GPO Box U 1987, 6845, Perth, WA, Australia;

关键词: Physical Activity;    International Physical Activity Questionnaire;    Physical Activity Guideline;    Nutrition Program;    Soft Drink Consumption;   

DOI  :  10.1186/1471-2458-10-751

 received in 2010-11-22, accepted in 2010-12-06,  发布年份 2010

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundAlong with reduced levels of physical activity, older Australian's mean energy consumption has increased. Now over 60% of older Australians are considered overweight or obese. This study aims to confirm if a low-cost, accessible physical activity and nutrition program can improve levels of physical activity and diet of insufficiently active 60-70 year-olds.Methods/DesignThis 12-month home-based randomised controlled trial (RCT) will consist of a nutrition and physical activity intervention for insufficiently active people aged 60 to 70 years from low to medium socio-economic areas. Six-hundred participants will be recruited from the Australian Federal Electoral Role and randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 300) and control (n = 300) groups. The study is based on the Social Cognitive Theory and Precede-Proceed Model, incorporating voluntary cooperation and self-efficacy. The intervention includes a specially designed booklet that provides participants with information and encourages dietary and physical activity goal setting. The booklet will be supported by an exercise chart, calendar, bi-monthly newsletters, resistance bands and pedometers, along with phone and email contact. Data will be collected over three time points: pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention and 6-months post-study.DiscussionThis trial will provide valuable information for community-based strategies to improve older adults' physical activity and dietary intake. The project will provide guidelines for appropriate sample recruitment, and the development, implementation and evaluation of a minimal intervention program, as well as information on minimising barriers to participation in similar programs.Trial RegistrationAustralian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12609000735257

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