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Improving physical activity and function in overweight and obese older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee: a feasibility study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21290963     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Osteoarthritis of the knee, a prevalent condition in older adults, can impact physical function and ability to perform physical activity. This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 6-month self-efficacy-based, individually delivered, lower-extremity exercise and fitness walking intervention with 6-month follow-up on physical activity and function. The 26 subjects were mostly older (M = 63.2 years, SD = 9.8), White (83%), obese (BMI M = 33.3, SD = 6.0) women (96%). Physical activity was measured by diaries. Physical function was measured by the 6-minute walk, Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and WOMAC Physical Function subscale. Exercise self-efficacy was assessed by a questionnaire. Results showed significant increases in self-reported performance of lower-extremity exercise and participation in fitness walking distance in the 6-minute walk, and SPPB scores from baseline to 6-month follow-up with a trend for improvement in self-efficacy. Results suggest that the intervention was feasible, acceptable, and improved physical activity and function.
Authors:
Elizabeth A Schlenk; Jennifer L Lias; Susan M Sereika; Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob; C Kent Kwoh
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses     Volume:  36     ISSN:  0278-4807     ISO Abbreviation:  Rehabil Nurs     Publication Date:    2011 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-04     Completed Date:  2011-03-02     Revised Date:  2012-01-04    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8104825     Medline TA:  Rehabil Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  32-42     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, PA, USA. els100@pitt.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living
Exercise* / psychology
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity / rehabilitation
Osteoarthritis, Knee / rehabilitation*
Overweight / rehabilitation*
Physical Fitness
Self Efficacy
Walking* / psychology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
K01 NR008121-03/NR/NINR NIH HHS; K01 NR08121/NR/NINR NIH HHS; M01 RR000056-44/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; P30 NR003924-15/NR/NINR NIH HHS

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