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A Mobility-Focused Knowledge Translation Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Physical Activity: Process Evaluation of the Move4Age Study.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Maintaining physical activity and physical function is important for healthy aging. We recently completed a randomized controlled trial of a targeted knowledge translation (KT) intervention delivered through the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal with the goal to increase physical activity and physical mobility in middle-aged and older adults, with results reported elsewhere. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this process evaluation study is to explore which KT strategies were used by both intervention and control group participants, as well as the intervention groups' engagement, satisfaction, and perceived usefulness of the targeted KT intervention. METHODS:Data on engagement with the intervention materials were gathered quantitatively through Google Analytics and Hootsuite throughout the intervention. Qualitative data were collected through a combination of open-ended surveys and qualitative interviews with a subset of participants at the end of the study to further understand engagement, satisfaction, and usefulness of the KT strategies. RESULTS:Throughout the intervention period, engagement with content delivered through weekly emails was highest, and participants rated email content most favorably in both surveys and interviews. Participants were generally satisfied with the intervention, noting the ease of participating and the distillation of information in an easy-to-access format being beneficial features. Participants who did not find the intervention useful were those with already high levels of baseline physical activity or physical function and those who were looking for more specific or individualized content. CONCLUSIONS:This process evaluation provides insight into our randomized controlled trial findings and provides information that can be used to improve future online KT interventions. TRIAL REGISTRATION:ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02947230; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/nct02947230 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/78t4tR8tM).

SUBMITTER: Neil-Sztramko SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6610468 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A Mobility-Focused Knowledge Translation Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Physical Activity: Process Evaluation of the Move4Age Study.

Neil-Sztramko Sarah E SE   Smith-Turchyn Jenna J   Richardson Julie J   Dobbins Maureen M  

Journal of medical Internet research 20190620 6


<h4>Background</h4>Maintaining physical activity and physical function is important for healthy aging. We recently completed a randomized controlled trial of a targeted knowledge translation (KT) intervention delivered through the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal with the goal to increase physical activity and physical mobility in middle-aged and older adults, with results reported elsewhere.<h4>Objective</h4>The purpose of this process evaluation study is to explore which KT strategies were used b  ...[more]

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