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The Effectiveness of Supervised Group-based Walking Program Among Older Adults
Sponsor: Education University of Hong Kong
Summary
Aim and Objectives: The overall aim is to examine the effectiveness of supervised group-based walking intervention by comparing with non-supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions on improving physical, psychological and social outcomes among the older adults in Hong Kong. The outcomes of the research will be used as references for designing an effective walking operation manual for promoting healthy ageing among older adults in the community. Objectives (Phase 1-Intervention): 1. To compare the differences of effects among supervised group-based, 5 non-supervised group-based, and non-supervised individual-based walking intervention programs, and the control group on the primary outcomes, including physical health, walking performance, loneliness, perceived social support and physical activity enjoyment among the older adults in Hong Kong. 2. To compare the differences of effects among supervised group-based, non-supervised group-based, and non-supervised individual-based walking intervention programs, and the control group on the secondary outcomes, including health-related quality of life and functional fitness among the older adults in Hong Kong. (Please refer to Appendix D for the outcome measurements of the intervention) Objectives (Phase 2-Promotion) 1. To formulate and develop a walking operation manual for the use of implementing an effective walking program for the older adults in Hong Kong. 2. To promote and organize mass walking programs with the format as informed by the Phase 1 study among the older adults in the community (n=900-1080). 3. To raise the government's awareness towards the promotion of an effective walking program as informed by Phase 1 study for achieving the government's goal in promoting active aging.
Official title: The Effectiveness of Supervised Group-based Walking Program on Physical, Psychological and Social Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2023-06-22
Completion Date
2025-03-31
Last Updated
2025-03-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Supervised Group-based Intervention
The intervention will be an 18-week walking program, with 3 times per week on alternative days. A 2-week basic walking practice with 3 sessions per week, 30-45 minutes per session, and being led by a certified walking trainer. The walking practice will take reference from the exercise procedure recommended by the "Healthy Exercise for All Campaign" (LCSD, Department of Health, and Physical Fitness Association Hong Kong, China, 2013). Upon completion of the 2-week basic walking practice, participants will enter week-3 to week-18 main walking program, in which the duration of each training session will increase to 45-70 minutes, depending on the levels of training. In the walking programs, the progressive training principle (ACSM, 2009) will be adopted, using 4 levels as prescribed, in which weeks 3 to 6 are Level-1; weeks 7 to 10 are Level-2, weeks 11 to 14 are Level-3, week 15-18 are Level-4.
Non-supervised Group-based Intervention
The intervention will be an 18-week walking program, with 3 times per week on alternative days. A 2-week basic walking practice with 3 sessions per week, 30-45 minutes per session, and without being led by a certified walking trainer. The walking practice will take reference from the exercise procedure recommended by the "Healthy Exercise for All Campaign" (LCSD, Department of Health, and Physical Fitness Association Hong Kong, China, 2013). Upon completion of the 2-week basic walking practice, participants will enter week-3 to week-18 main walking program, in which the duration of each training session will increase to 45-70 minutes, depending on the levels of training. In the walking programs, the progressive training principle (ACSM, 2009) will be adopted, using 4 levels as prescribed, in which weeks 3 to 6 are Level-1; weeks 7 to 10 are Level-2, weeks 11 to 14 are Level-3, week 15-18 are Level-4.
Non-supervised Individual-based Intervention
The intervention will be an 18-week walking program, with 3 times per week on alternative days. A 2-week basic walking practice with 3 sessions per week, 30-45 minutes per session, and without being led by a certified walking trainer. The walking practice will take reference from the exercise procedure recommended by the "Healthy Exercise for All Campaign" (LCSD, Department of Health, and Physical Fitness Association Hong Kong, China, 2013). Upon completion of the 2-week basic walking practice, participants will enter week-3 to week-18 main walking program, in which the duration of each training session will increase to 45-70 minutes, depending on the levels of training. In the walking programs, the progressive training principle (ACSM, 2009) will be adopted, using 4 levels as prescribed, in which weeks 3 to 6 are Level-1; weeks 7 to 10 are Level-2, weeks 11 to 14 are Level-3, week 15-18 are Level-4.
Locations (1)
Education University of Hong Kong
Tai Po, Hong Kong