Strand Kara A, Francis Sarah L, Margrett Jennifer A, Franke Warren D, Peterson Marc J
Dept. of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
J Aging Phys Act. 2014 Jul;22(3):364-71. doi: 10.1123/japa.2012-0302. Epub 2013 Aug 12.
Exergaming may be an effective strategy to increase physical activity participation among rural older adults. This pilot project examined the effects of a 24-wk exergaming and wellness program (8 wk onsite exergaming, 16-wk wellness newsletter intervention) on physical activity participation and subjective health in 46 rural older adults. Sociodemographic data and self-reported physical activity were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Cochran's Q, respectively. Qualitative data were reviewed, categorized on the basis of theme, and tabulated for frequency. Increased physical activity and perceived health were the most reported perceived positive changes. Significant increases in physical activity participation were maintained among participants who were physically inactive at baseline. Best-liked features were physical activity and socialization. Findings suggest that this pilot exergaming and wellness program is effective in increasing physical activity in sedentary rural older adults, increasing socialization, and increasing subjective physical health among rural older adults.
电子游戏运动可能是一种有效的策略，可提高农村老年人参与体育活动的程度。这个试点项目研究了一项为期24周的电子游戏运动与健康计划（8周现场电子游戏运动，16周健康通讯干预）对46名农村老年人体育活动参与度和主观健康状况的影响。分别使用描述性统计和 Cochr an Q检验分析了社会人口统计学数据和自我报告的体育活动情况。对定性数据进行了审查，根据主题进行分类，并制成频率表。体育活动增加和健康状况改善是最常报告的积极变化。在基线时身体不活动的参与者中，体育活动参与度显著提高的情况得以维持。最受欢迎的特点是体育活动和社交。研究结果表明，这个试点电子游戏运动与健康计划在增加久坐不动的农村老年人的体育活动、促进社交以及提高农村老年人的主观身体健康方面是有效的。
