Retirement village physical activity and nutrition intervention process evaluation: Informing practice

Australasian Journal on Ageing
Jonine JanceyPeter Howat

Abstract

This process evaluation aimed to determine participants' perceptions of the strategies utilised in a six-month intervention that set out to improve physical activity and nutrition in retirement village (RV) residents. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from intervention participants residing in 17 RVs located in Perth, Western Australia, via self-report questionnaires (n = 139) and semi-structured interviews (n = 16). Intervention resources were moderately useful and suitable. Program ambassadors were encouraging (86%), but more frequent, and more direct, contact were preferred. The main reason for withdrawing from the program was health-related conditions (aches, pains, injuries). This study provides evidence that the intervention was reasonably appropriate for older adults residing in RVs. Program ambassadors were well accepted, a successful strategy that should be considered for future interventions in RVs. Increased face-to-face engagement was preferred, but such an approach will require greater investment. The findings contribute to a small research base concerned with health behaviour interventions in RVs.

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Sep 12, 2020·Evaluation and Program Planning·Elaine Yee-Sing WongJonine Jancey
Dec 21, 2021·Journal of Aging and Physical Activity·Jenny L OlsonCecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani

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