An mHealth-Facilitated Personalized Intervention for Physical Activity and Sleep in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Junxin Li, Sarah L. Szanton, Miranda V. McPhillips, Nada Lukkahatai, Grace W. Pien, Ker Cheng Chen, Melissa D. Hladek, Nancy Hodgson, Nalaka S. Gooneratne

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Abstract

This randomized controlled pilot trial tested the preliminary effect of a 24-week mHealth-facilitated, personalized intervention on physical activity (PA) and sleep in 21 community-dwelling older adults. The intervention included a personalized exercise prescription, training, goal setting, and financial incentives. mHealth strategies, including self-monitoring, motivational messages, activity reminders, and phone coaching, were used to facilitate PA participation. PA and sleep were measured using actigraphy and questionnaires at baseline and 8-, 16-, and 24-week visits. Participants in the intervention group had lower objective PA levels at 24 weeks than at 8 and 16 weeks, although levels of PA remained higher than at baseline. Compared with the control group, the intervention increased PA at 8, 16, and 24 weeks; improved subjective sleep quality at 16 and 24 weeks; and increased actigraphy-measured sleep duration and sleep efficiency at 24 weeks. mHealth PA interventions may benefit PA and sleep in older adults. Strategies for maintaining long-term PA behavioral changes are needed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)261-270
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Aging and Physical Activity
Volume30
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2022

Keywords

  • behavioral change
  • exercise
  • motivation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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