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Open Access 01-12-2012 | Study protocol

The AgeWell study of behavior change to promote health and wellbeing in later life: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Linda Clare, John V Hindle, Ian R Jones, Jeanette M Thom, Sharon M Nelis, Barry Hounsome, Christopher J Whitaker

Published in: Trials | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Background

Lifestyle factors playing a role in the development of late-life disability may be modifiable. There is a need for robust evidence about the potential for prevention of disability through behavior change interventions.

Methods/design

This feasibility study involves the development, implementation and initial testing of a behavior change intervention in a naturalistic setting. A small-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) will investigate the implementation of a goal-setting intervention aimed at promoting behavior change in the domains of physical and cognitive activity in the context of a community resource center for over-50s. Healthy older participants attending the center (n = 75) will be randomized to one of three conditions: control (an interview involving a general discussion about the center); goal-setting (an interview involving identification of up to five personal goals in the domains of physical activity, cognitive activity, diet and health, and social engagement); or goal-setting with mentoring (the goal-setting interview followed by bi-monthly telephone mentoring). All participants will be reassessed after 12 months. Primary outcomes are levels of physical and cognitive activity. Secondary outcomes address psychosocial (self-efficacy, mood, quality of life), cognitive (memory and executive function), and physical fitness (functional and metabolic) domains. Cost-effectiveness will also be examined.

Discussion

This study will provide information about the feasibility of a community-based lifestyle intervention model for over-50s and of the implementation of a goal-setting intervention for behavior change, together with initial evidence about the short-term effects of goal-setting on behavior.

Trial Registration

Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN30080637 (http://​www.​controlled-trials.​com)
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Metadata
Title
The AgeWell study of behavior change to promote health and wellbeing in later life: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors
Linda Clare
John V Hindle
Ian R Jones
Jeanette M Thom
Sharon M Nelis
Barry Hounsome
Christopher J Whitaker
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Trials / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-13-115

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