Walk with Me: a protocol for a pilot RCT of a peer-led walking programme to increase physical activity in inactive older adults

Walk with Me: a protocol for a pilot RCT of a peer-led walking programme to increase physical activity in inactive older adults

Abstract Background Levels of physical activity decline with age. Some of the most disadvantaged individuals in society, such as those from lower socio-economic position, are also the most inactive. Increasing physical activity levels, particularly among those most inactive, is a public health prior...

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Main Authors: Mark A. Tully, Conor Cunningham, Margaret E. Cupples, Duane Farrell, Wendy Hardeman, Ruth F. Hunter, Bob Laventure, Suzanne M. McDonough, Joanne Morgan, Marie H. Murphy, Ellen E. A. Simpson, Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ashlene Wright, Frank Kee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Randomised controlled trial
Physical activity
Peers
Older adults
Pilot study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-018-0308-2

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