A pilot study combining Go4Life® materials with an interactive voice response system to promote physical activity in older women
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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08952841.2015.1018065#aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGFuZGZvbmxpbmUuY29tL2RvaS9wZGYvMTAuMTA4MC8wODk1Mjg0MS4yMDE1LjEwMTgwNjU/bmVlZEFjY2Vzcz10cnVlQEBAMA==Abstract
Telephone-based interactive voice response (IVR) systems could be an effective tool for promotion of physical activity among older women. To test IVR feasibility, we enrolled 30 older women in a 10-week physical activity intervention designed around National Institute on Aging (NIA) Go4Life® educational materials with IVR coaching. Participants (mean age = 76 years) significantly increased physical activity by a mean 79 ± 116 (SD) minutes/week (p < .001). Participants reported that the Go4Life® materials, pedometer, and IVR coaching (70% reported easy technology) were useful tools for change. This pilot study demonstrates IVR acceptability as an evidence-based physical activity program for older women.
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