Analysing free-living physical activity of older adults in different environments using body-worn activity monitors

P. Margaret Grant; Malcolm H. Granat; Morag K. Thow; William M. Maclaren

Analysing free-living physical activity of older adults in different environments using body-worn activity monitors

P. Margaret Grant, Malcolm H. Granat, Morag K. Thow, William M. Maclaren

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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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activity monitors
physical activity

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Grant, P. M., Granat, M. H., Thow, M. K., & Maclaren, W. M. (2010). Analysing free-living physical activity of older adults in different environments using body-worn activity monitors. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 18(2), 171-184. http://researchonline.gcu.ac.uk/health/113

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