'Get Healthy!' A physical activity and nutrition program for older adults with intellectual disability: pilot study protocol

Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Carmela SalomonJulian Trollor

Abstract

Older adults with intellectual disability have high rates of lifestyle-related illness yet remain poorly engaged in physical activity and nutrition interventions. There is a need to clarify what types of healthy lifestyle interventions are feasible and effective to implement in this population and how outcome measures can best be tracked. This paper describes the pilot feasibility study protocol for implementing a 12-week physical activity and healthy eating program, 'Get Healthy!' with older adults with intellectual disability. The primary study aims are to assess the feasibility of implementing and monitoring the 'Get Healthy!' program with adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability, aged 40 years and over, and their carers. Secondary study aims are to assess the impact of the intervention across the following parametres: body mass index, waist circumference, cardiovascular fitness, physical activity (amount and intensity) and sedentary behaviours, resting blood pressure, functional strength/capacity, dietary intake (energy intake, food group consumption and diet quality), dietary and physical activity knowledge, and quality of life. Between 8 and 10 participants in total will be recruited into the 12-week program t...Continue Reading

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Dec 2, 2019·Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities : JARID·Simone ReppermundJulian N Trollor
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