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Promoting Health through Physical Activity: The Howard C Forman Health Promotion Project

Promoting Health through Physical Activity: The Howard C Forman Health Promotion Project. Cathy Peirce, PhD, OTR/L, principal investigator Margaret Davis, RN, DHSc, co-investigator. Study Sponsor. Quality of Life Faculty Community – Based Applied Research Grant. Partners.

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Promoting Health through Physical Activity: The Howard C Forman Health Promotion Project

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  1. Promoting Health through Physical Activity: The Howard C Forman Health Promotion Project Cathy Peirce, PhD, OTR/L, principal investigator Margaret Davis, RN, DHSc, co-investigator

  2. Study Sponsor • Quality of Life Faculty Community – Based Applied Research Grant

  3. Partners • Nova Southeastern University, Occupational Therapy Department • Nova Southeastern University, Nursing Department • Jay Shecter, Division Director Senior Housing Division, City of Pembroke Pines

  4. Significance • Numbers of older adults • Numbers of people with chronic illness • Changes in body systems • Age-related decline • Inactivity-related decline

  5. Significance “physical activity provides the greatest opportunity to extend years of active independent life, reduce disability, and prove the quality of life for older persons” NIA (2000)

  6. Significance AND, “is an effective therapy for many chronic diseases” Nelson (2007)

  7. Justification for study • Approximately 28% of 65-74 year olds; 185 75 and older engage in regular leisure-time physical activity (CDC, 2007) • 37.3% 45-64 and 26.4% >65 Floridians advised by healthcare provider to  physical activity (many as nationwide, not active) (Florida Charts, 2004-2006)

  8. Barriers • Beliefs • Reasons for inactivity and barriers • Readiness for change • Fit into daily routine

  9. Participants • Residents of Pines Place complex, Davie, Florida • Information sessions • Recruitment flyers

  10. Methods and procedures • Face to face, 1:1 semi-structured interviews • Administration of tests and questionnaires to gain insight into this population

  11. Measures and Instruments • Functional Quick Screen • Timed Up and Go • Vital Signs • Physical Activity Knowledge Questionnaire • Beliefs and Attitudes about Engaging in Physical Activity • The Barriers to Being Active Quiz

  12. Measures and Instruments cont. • The Process of Change Questionnaire • Physical Activity Questionnaire: Short Last 7 Days • A Typical Day retrospective time log • Demographic questionnaire

  13. Data Analysis • Descriptive analysis will characterize the phenomena reflected in answers to the questionnaires and the physical screenings

  14. Long Range Plan • Develop, implement, and measure effectiveness of a physical activity program based on characteristics and preferences of study participants • Enhance and incorporate the Pines Place newly installed walking path

  15. Questions???

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