A Community-based Program That Supports Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Social Participation and System Navigation in Older Adults
The Enhancing Physical and Community Mobility in Older Adults With Health Inequities Using Community Co-design of a Multifaceted Intervention Incorporating Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Social Participation, and System Navigation (EMBOLDEN) Trial
McMaster University
500 participants
May 27, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Physical mobility and social participation are needed to maintain independence and quality of life for adults over 55 years of age. Despite the known benefits of physical activity and dietary change programs for older adults, the best ways to deliver these interventions are not well understood. The goal of the EMBOLDEN study is to promote physical and community mobility in older adults who experience difficulties taking up community programs and reside in areas of high health inequity. Building on existing best practices, the investigators will implement and evaluate an innovative co-designed community-based program to promote physical activity, healthy eating, social participation, and system navigation. The potential for spreading this program throughout Hamilton and adapted to other Canadian communities will also be explored
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Community-dwelling older adults (55 years of age and older) living in a neighbourhood selected for the study.
Exclusion Criteria2
- Unable to speak or understand English
- Unable to walk 10 meters without physical assistance from another person (assistive devices permitted)
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Interventions
12 weekly GROUP (10-15 adults per cohort) sessions + 3 INDIVIDUAL tailored system navigation sessions at beginning, midpoint, and end of program. The 3-month GROUP program will include the following fixed components: i) weekly interactive group-based health education sessions focused on: * increasing knowledge, skills, and behaviours related to physical activity, healthy eating, and available community supports for older adults; * socialization to foster peer and community connections, co-learning, and decrease social isolation * skill-building to support independence and quality of life; and ii) INDIVIDUAL tailored system navigation support
Locations(2)
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NCT05008159