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Physical activity and associated medical cost savings among at-risk older adults participating a community-based health & wellness program.

Samuel D TowneYajuan LiShinduk LeeMatthew Lee SmithGang HanCindy QuinnYuxian DuMark BendenMarcia G Ory
Published in: PloS one (2018)
This intervention was able to reach and retain older adults and showed significant MVPA gains and estimated medical cost savings among more at-risk individuals (baseline <150 MVPA). This intervention can be used in practice as a strategy to improve MVPA among the growing population of older community-dwelling adults.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • community dwelling
  • healthcare
  • randomized controlled trial
  • quality improvement
  • public health
  • primary care
  • body mass index
  • mental health
  • sleep quality
  • health information
  • depressive symptoms