Web-based physical activity interventions are feasible and beneficial solutions to prevent physical and mental health declines in community-dwelling older adults during isolation periods
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BACKGROUND: Periods of prolonged lockdown increase the risk of physical inactivity, which can contribute to physical decline among older adults. Online technology could be an innovative solution to promote physical activity (PA) habits in this context. The goal of this study was to examine and compare the acceptability, feasibility, and potential benefits of 2 modalities of web-based PA interventions in older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown. METHODS: Eighty-three nonphysically active community-dwelling older adults (aged 60 and older) were randomized to a 12-week web-based PA intervention delivered either in a live group (LG; n = 38) or a recorded group (RG; n = 45). Acceptability, feasibility as well as functional capacities, physical performance, quality of life, and PA level were assessed pre and postintervention. RESULTS: There were fewer dropouts in the LG than RG (LG: 16% vs RG: 46%). However, adherence rate (LG: 89%; RG: 81%), level of satisfaction (LG: 77% vs RG: 64%), and enjoyment (LG: 68% vs RG: 62%) were similar across groups, even if the participants found the intervention slightly difficult (LG: 58% vs RG: 63%). Both groups significantly improved on functional capacities, physical performance, and quality of life. Only the LG showed significant improvements in perceived health and PA level. The LG showed greater improvements in physical performance and quality of life than the RG. CONCLUSION: Web-based PA interventions are feasible, acceptable, and beneficial for improving functional capacities and physical performance during periods of lockdown. However, the interactive web and live modalities appear to be more effective for promoting some of these outcomes than recorded and individual modalities.
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It has been proposed that an enriched platform environment with more interactive elements (e.g., videos, forums, audio) will increase user engagement, adherence and reduce dropouts.
“It has been proposed that an enriched platform environment with more interactive elements (e.g., videos, forums, audio) will increase user engagement, adherence and reduce dropouts.”
From Internet-based self-administered intervention to reduce anxiety and depression symptomatology and improve well-being in 7 countries: protocol of a randomized control trial (2024) · cites this paper as Granet et al., 2023
The Discussion reports slightly higher adherence (89% versus 81%) and lower dropout (16% versus 46%) for live-interactive Zoom exercise than for recorded sessions among older adults. It does not evaluate an enriched platform with videos, forums, and audio, or show that adding those elements increases user engagement. (LLM, conf=0.87)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredAn interactive vs. a non-interactive group showed a considerable difference in dropout rates (16% vs. 46%, respectively).
“A more recent study by Granet et al. (2023) obtained similar results with an interactive vs. a non-interactive group, and they also found a considerable difference in dropout rates (16% vs. 46%, respectively).”
From Internet-based self-administered intervention to reduce anxiety and depression symptomatology and improve well-being in 7 countries: protocol of a randomized control trial (2024) · cites this paper as Granet et al., 2023
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- Authors
- Granet, J., Peyrusqué, E., Ruiz, F., Buckinx, F., Abdelkader, L. B., Dang-Vu, T. T., Sirois, M.-J., Gouin, J.-P., Pageaux, B., & Aubertin-Leheudre, M.
- Affiliations
- Université du Québec à Montréal (CA)
- Département des sciences de l’activité physique, Faculté des sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal , Montréal, Canada
- Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM) , Montréal, Canada
- Department of Physiotherapy, Laval University , Quebec City, Canada
- Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CA)
- Venue
- The Journals of Gerontology Series A
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 2022-06-08
- Volume
- 78
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 535-544
- ISSN
- 1079-5006 (ISSN-L)
- 1758-535X
- PMC
- PMC9384240
- OpenAlex
- W4282913732
- Cited by
- 58
- References
- 57
- Citations by year
- 2026: 13 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 18 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 2
- FWCI
- 6.80
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
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- doi.org
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- The Journals of Gerontology Series A (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- ORBi (University of Liège) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Funders
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Social Sciences › Demography › Technology Use by Older Adults
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Keywords
- older adults, COVID-19 lockdown, physical inactivity, functional capacity, physical performance, quality of life, treatment acceptability, intervention feasibility, adherence, community-dwelling older adults
- MeSH terms
- COVID-19, Aged, Communicable Disease Control, Humans, Mental Health, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Exercise, Internet, Independent Living
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