A pilot study combining Go4Life® materials with an interactive voice response system to promote physical activity in older women. (2nd September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saquib, Juliann; King, Abby C.; Castro, Cynthia M.; Tinker, Lesley F.; Sims, Stacy; Shikany, James M.; Bea, Jennifer W.; Lacroix, Andrea Z.; Van Horn, Linda; Stefanick, Marcia L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of women & aging. Volume 28:Number 5(2016)
• Page Start: 454
• Page End: 462
• Publication Date: 2016-09-02
• Subjects: Go4Life® -- interactive voice response -- intervention -- physical activity -- women; Social work with older people -- United States -- Periodicals; Social work with women -- United States -- Periodicals; Older women -- United States -- Periodicals; 618.97
• DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2015.1018065
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0895-2841

Abstract

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.