The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of the ‘Walk with Me’ Peer-Led Walking Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Inactive Older Adults: Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial

The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of the ‘Walk with Me’ Peer-Led Walking Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Inactive Older Adults: Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial

Background: The proportion of the population aged 65 years or older is increasing. Typically, physical activity and health decline with age, which is why action to promote active ageing is a major public health priority, particularly due to health inequalities in older adults. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Conor Cunningham, Maeve O’Doherty, Ruth D. Neill, Michael Adams, Frank Kee, Margaret E. Cupples, Wendy Hardeman, Ellen Elizabeth Anne Simpson, Marie H. Murphy, Chris Callaghan, Roger O’Sullivan, Colette Brolly, Ashley Agus, Cliona McDowell, Bob Laventure, Siobhan Casey, Suzanne M. McDonough, Mark A. Tully
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Ageing and Longevity
Subjects:
older adults
peers
physical activity
randomised controlled trial
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9259/4/1/3

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