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Journal of Women & Aging Volume 28, 2016 - Issue 5
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A pilot study combining Go4Life® materials with an interactive voice response system to promote physical activity in older women

Juliann SaquibStanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Abby C. KingStanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USAView further author information
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Cynthia M. CastroStanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USAView further author information
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Lesley F. TinkerFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Division of Public Health Sciences, Seattle, Washington, USAView further author information
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Stacy SimsStanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USAView further author information
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James M. ShikanyDivision of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USAView further author information
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Jennifer W. BeaUniversity of Arizona Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USAView further author information
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Andrea Z. LacroixFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Division of Public Health Sciences, Seattle, Washington, USA;School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USAView further author information
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Linda Van HornDepartment of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USAView further author information
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Marcia L. StefanickStanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USAView further author information
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Pages 454-462 | Published online: 07 Jul 2016
 
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ABSTRACT

Telephone-based interactive voice response (IVR) systems could be an effective tool for promotion of physical activity among older women. To test IVR feasibility, we enrolled 30 older women in a 10-week physical activity intervention designed around National Institute on Aging (NIA) Go4Life® educational materials with IVR coaching. Participants (mean age = 76 years) significantly increased physical activity by a mean 79 ± 116 (SD) minutes/week (p < .001). Participants reported that the Go4Life® materials, pedometer, and IVR coaching (70% reported easy technology) were useful tools for change. This pilot study demonstrates IVR acceptability as an evidence-based physical activity program for older women.

Funding

This study was funded by the Cardiovascular Disease Institute at Stanford University.

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Funding

This study was funded by the Cardiovascular Disease Institute at Stanford University.

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