A volunteer-supported walking programme to improve physical function in older people (the POWER Study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

A volunteer-supported walking programme to improve physical function in older people (the POWER Study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Currently 21% of the German population is older than 65 years. Above this age, the risk of suffering from chronic disease and mental disorders increases rapidly. Therefore, physical inactivity is one of the most important public health concerns among older people. To address this...

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Main Authors: Nina Grede, Anja Rieckert, Julia Muth, Joana Steinbuck, Sabine Weissbach, Annika Schneider, Beate Weber-Schicker, Ellen Freiberger, Nikita Jegan, Norbert Donner-Banzhoff, Andreas Sönnichsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Healthy ageing
Older people
Exercise
Physical activity
Quality of life
Peer-support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01988-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01988-9

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