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Table 2 Ratings of the statement and informational resource (i.e., “the toolkit”) obtained from health care providers and older adults

From: Formulation of evidence-based messages to promote the use of physical activity to prevent and manage Alzheimer’s disease

 

Health care providers

 

n

M (SD)

Range of responses

In your opinion, is the toolkit appropriate for all community-dwelling individuals with Alzheimer’s disease?

5

4.40 (.55)

4–5

In your opinion, does the toolkit provide useful information for people with Alzheimer’s disease?

5

4.80 (.45)

4–5

In your opinion, does the toolkit provide useful information for health care practitioners?

5

4.40 (.55)

4–5

How confident are you that a client with Alzheimer’s disease could engage in enough physical activity each week to meet the current physical activity guidelines?

5

3.00 (.71)

2–4

If given the opportunity, would you use this statement to recommend physical activity in your practice?

5

4.00 (.71)

3–5

 

Older adults

Caregivers

 

n

M (SD)

Range of responses

n

M (SD)

Range of responses

Does the statement provide useful information for older adults?

15

4.47 (.52)

4–5

5

4.20 (.45)

4–5

Does the statement provide useful information for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease?

15

4.47 (.52)

4–5

5

4.20 (.45)

4–5

Is the statement clear regarding the benefits of physical activity?

15

4.40 (.63)

3–5

5

4.20 (.45)

4–5

In your opinion, is the toolkit appropriate for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or those who want to prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

14

4.21 (.58)

3–5

5

4.20 (.45)

4–5

In your opinion, does the toolkit provide useful information for people with Alzheimer’s disease or those who want to prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

14

4.14 (.53)

3–5

5

3.80 (.87)

3–5

In your opinion, does the toolkit provide appropriate information to help older adults become more physically active?

14

4.21 (.43)

4–5

5

4.00 (.00)

4–4

In your opinion, does the toolkit provide clear information on the benefits of physical activity for preventing Alzheimer’s disease?

15

4.00 (.65)

3–5

5

4.00 (.00)

4–4

In your opinion, does the toolkit provide clear information on the benefits of physical activity for managing Alzheimer’s disease?

15

3.93 (.59)

3–5

5

4.20 (.45)

4–5

  1. Note. All responses were made on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating more favourable ratings