Abstract
This study measured objectively the postural physical activity of 4 groups of older adults (=65 yr). The participants (N = 70) comprised 3 patient groups—2 from rehabilitation wards (city n = 20, 81.8 ± 6.7 yr; rural n = 10, 79.4 ± 4.7 yr) and the third from a city day hospital (n = 20, 74.7 ± 7.9 yr)—and a healthy group to provide context (n = 20, 73.7 ± 5.5 yr). The participants wore an activity monitor (activPAL) for a week. A restricted maximum-likelihood-estimation analysis of hourly upright time (standing and walking) revealed significant differences between day, hour, and location and the interaction between location and hour (p <.001).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 171-184 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Aging and Physical Activity |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
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Analysing free-living physical activity of older adults in different environments using body-worn activity monitors. / Grant, P. Margaret; Granat, Malcolm H.; Thow, Morag K.; Maclaren, William M.
In: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 18, No. 2, 01.01.2010, p. 171-184.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Analysing free-living physical activity of older adults in different environments using body-worn activity monitors
AU - Grant, P. Margaret
AU - Granat, Malcolm H.
AU - Thow, Morag K.
AU - Maclaren, William M.
N1 - <p>Originally published in: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (2010), 18 (2), pp.171-184.</p>
PY - 2010/1/1
Y1 - 2010/1/1
N2 - This study measured objectively the postural physical activity of 4 groups of older adults (=65 yr). The participants (N = 70) comprised 3 patient groups—2 from rehabilitation wards (city n = 20, 81.8 ± 6.7 yr; rural n = 10, 79.4 ± 4.7 yr) and the third from a city day hospital (n = 20, 74.7 ± 7.9 yr)—and a healthy group to provide context (n = 20, 73.7 ± 5.5 yr). The participants wore an activity monitor (activPAL) for a week. A restricted maximum-likelihood-estimation analysis of hourly upright time (standing and walking) revealed significant differences between day, hour, and location and the interaction between location and hour (p <.001).
AB - This study measured objectively the postural physical activity of 4 groups of older adults (=65 yr). The participants (N = 70) comprised 3 patient groups—2 from rehabilitation wards (city n = 20, 81.8 ± 6.7 yr; rural n = 10, 79.4 ± 4.7 yr) and the third from a city day hospital (n = 20, 74.7 ± 7.9 yr)—and a healthy group to provide context (n = 20, 73.7 ± 5.5 yr). The participants wore an activity monitor (activPAL) for a week. A restricted maximum-likelihood-estimation analysis of hourly upright time (standing and walking) revealed significant differences between day, hour, and location and the interaction between location and hour (p <.001).
KW - activity monitors
KW - physical activity
M3 - Article
VL - 18
SP - 171
EP - 184
JO - Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
JF - Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
SN - 1063-8652
IS - 2
ER -