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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Older adults exhibit low physical activity levels.
  • Telephone-mediated support programs are effective for this demographic.
  • Reliance on professional staff can limit program scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare telephone-based physical activity advice delivered by professional staff versus trained volunteer peer mentors.
  • To assess the effectiveness of peer-led interventions in promoting physical activity in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-month randomized controlled trial involving 181 adults aged 50+.
  • Participants were randomized into three groups: professional staff-led physical activity advice, peer mentor-led physical activity advice, or an attention-control group (nutrition support).
  • Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was measured using the CHAMPS Questionnaire and accelerometry.

Main Results:

  • Both physical activity intervention arms significantly increased MVPA compared to the control group at 6 and 12 months.
  • Intervention delivery quantity was comparable between professional staff and peer mentors.
  • Peer mentors demonstrated superior quality in intervention content, showing more versatility and comprehensiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Trained peer volunteers are effective in promoting physical activity increases among older adults through telephone-based interventions.
  • This peer-led model has significant potential for broad dissemination across various community settings.
  • Utilizing trained peer mentors offers a scalable and effective strategy for enhancing physical activity in older populations.