Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation
Issue addressed: The Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS) program aimed to increase levels of physical activity and improve the diet of insufficiently active community-based seniors aged 60 to 70 years using a range of strategies. Comprehensive process evaluation was used to de...
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| author | Burke, Linda Jancey, Jonine Howat, Peter Lee, Andy Shilton, Trevor |
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| description | Issue addressed: The Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS) program aimed to increase levels of physical activity and improve the diet of insufficiently active community-based seniors aged 60 to 70 years using a range of strategies. Comprehensive process evaluation was used to determine the suitability and appropriateness of the resources and effectiveness of the strategies. Method: Process evaluation data (qualitative and quantitative) were collected on the program strategies and resources throughout, and at the conclusion of the intervention period. Results: The program strategies/resources were found to be relevant to the population, assisting participants to increase their level of physical activity and improve their diet. Participants reported that the program resources were suitable for their age-group (84%), encouraged them to think about physical activity (78%), and nutrition (70%). Participants reported that they used the pedometer (91%) and recorded daily steps (78%). Moreover, the provision of group guides facilitated individuals to set and achieve personal goals. Conclusion: The PANS strategies and resources were appropriate, which supported the seniors in identifying, establishing, and achieving their physical activity and nutrition goals. Minor refinements of the program were recommended based on the findings. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-321622017-10-02T02:28:10Z Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation Burke, Linda Jancey, Jonine Howat, Peter Lee, Andy Shilton, Trevor nutrition process evaluation exercise health promotion physical activity program planning and evaluation Issue addressed: The Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS) program aimed to increase levels of physical activity and improve the diet of insufficiently active community-based seniors aged 60 to 70 years using a range of strategies. Comprehensive process evaluation was used to determine the suitability and appropriateness of the resources and effectiveness of the strategies. Method: Process evaluation data (qualitative and quantitative) were collected on the program strategies and resources throughout, and at the conclusion of the intervention period. Results: The program strategies/resources were found to be relevant to the population, assisting participants to increase their level of physical activity and improve their diet. Participants reported that the program resources were suitable for their age-group (84%), encouraged them to think about physical activity (78%), and nutrition (70%). Participants reported that they used the pedometer (91%) and recorded daily steps (78%). Moreover, the provision of group guides facilitated individuals to set and achieve personal goals. Conclusion: The PANS strategies and resources were appropriate, which supported the seniors in identifying, establishing, and achieving their physical activity and nutrition goals. Minor refinements of the program were recommended based on the findings. 2013 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/32162 10.1177/1524839912461504 Sage Publications, Inc. fulltext |
| spellingShingle | nutrition process evaluation exercise health promotion physical activity program planning and evaluation Burke, Linda Jancey, Jonine Howat, Peter Lee, Andy Shilton, Trevor Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation |
| title | Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation |
| title_full | Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation |
| title_fullStr | Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation |
| title_short | Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Seniors (PANS): Process Evaluation |
| title_sort | physical activity and nutrition program for seniors (pans): process evaluation |
| topic | nutrition process evaluation exercise health promotion physical activity program planning and evaluation |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/32162 |