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Self-efficacy intervention effect on physical activity in older adults
Molly J Allison1, Colleen Keller
1Angelo State University.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|February 27, 2004
Summary
A self-efficacy intervention improved physical activity performance in older adults after a cardiac event. While not directly increasing self-efficacy, the intervention indirectly boosted physical activity confidence and performance.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Behavioral Science
- Gerontology
Background:
- Older adults post-cardiac event often experience reduced physical activity and self-efficacy.
- Improving self-efficacy is crucial for sustained physical activity and recovery in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the effectiveness of a self-efficacy intervention on physical activity (PA) and self-efficacy in older adults post-cardiac event.
- To compare a theory-based self-efficacy coaching intervention with an attention control telephone protocol.
Main Methods:
- Experimental three-group design.
- Intervention groups received either self-efficacy coaching or attention control via telephone.
- Outcome measures included PA self-efficacy, self-reported PA, and PA performance (6-minute walk test).
Main Results:
- The self-efficacy intervention group demonstrated greater PA performance (distance walked) compared to the attention control group.
- PA self-efficacy was significantly correlated with both self-reported PA and PA performance.
- Significant main effects of time were observed for PA self-efficacy and distance walked.
Conclusions:
- The self-efficacy intervention indirectly enhanced physical activity performance and confidence in older adults post-cardiac event.
- While direct increases in PA self-efficacy were not statistically significant, the intervention showed a positive interaction effect on physical activity outcomes.