Faculty Advisor
Douglas Bruce, PhD
Abstract
Objective: To examine outcomes of older adults who participate in physical activity intervention programs, whether there is a significant difference in group and individual based physical activity interventions, and assess promise of older adult behavior change post-intervention. Methods: Literature review using seventeen previously published data on physical activity intervention programs for older adults. Results: Studies suggest that physical activity program intervention for older adults show improved physical and mental outcomes. Group-based interventions are more successful for program adherence. Discussion: Family and social support play a significant role in participant adherence to program physical adherence interventions, as well as sustained positive behavior changes post-intervention.
Recommended Citation
Suminski, Agnieszka
(2020)
"Physical Activity Interventions for Older Adults: Efficacy, Adherence and Sustainability for Stroke Prevention Outcomes,"
DePaul Discoveries: Volume 9, Article 8.
Available at:
https://via.library.depaul.edu/depaul-disc/vol9/iss1/8