Leading the way together: a cluster randomised controlled trial of the 5R Shared Leadership Program in older adult walking groups.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a group walking program incorporating the 5R Shared Leadership Program for promoting healthy ageing in older adults.
Results Summary
The 5R program demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing healthy ageing among older adults by leveraging group capacity and peer leadership. The study suggests that structured walking programs can contribute positively to healthy ageing outcomes.
Population
Older adults
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
group walking program for older adults that incorporates the 5R Shared Leadership Program | increase | walking activity | older adults | - | significantly improved | #1 |
group walking program for older adults that incorporates the 5R Shared Leadership Program | increase | social connectedness | older adults | - | significantly improved | #2 |
group walking program for older adults that incorporates the 5R Shared Leadership Program | increase | mental well-being | older adults | - | significantly improved | #3 |
group walking program for older adults that incorporates the 5R Shared Leadership Program | increase | quality of life | older adults | - | significantly improved | #4 |
group walking program for older adults that incorporates the 5R Shared Leadership Program | decrease | loneliness | older adults | - | significantly reduced | #5 |
BACKGROUND: With a rapidly ageing society, healthy ageing has become a key challenge. Engagement in physical activity, and particularly walking, is a key strategy that contributes to healthy ageing amongst older adults. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of a group walking program for older adults that incorporates the 5R Shared Leadership Program (5R METHODS: A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted to test the efficacy of the 5R RESULTS: 5R CONCLUSION: By harnessing the capacity of the group and its peer leaders, the 5R TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study was retrospectively registered as clinical trial on 9 September 2021 ( NCT05038423 ).