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Table 3 Outcome measures by time point and age category in the comprehensive assessment subset

From: Implementation of a co-designed physical activity program for older adults: positive impact when delivered at scale

  

Model 1

Model 2

 

60–74 y (n = 153)

≥ 75 y (n = 56)

p-value (60–74 y)

p-value (≥ 75 y)

60–74 y (n = 153)

≥ 75 y (n = 56)

p-value (60–74 y)

p-value (≥ 75 y)

  

0–3 mo.

0–3 mo.

 

0–3 mo.

0–3 mo.

Month

 

0–6 mo.

0–6 mo.

 

0–6 mo.

0–6 mo.

Physical activity

0

2528 (2197–2858)

2807 (2263–3352)

  

2451 (2126–2776)

2999 (2443–3556)

  

 (kcal/week, all exercise)

3

3656 (3272–4040)

2799 (2186–3412)

< 0.001

> 0.99

3600 (3219–3981)

2950 (2316–3584)

< 0.001

> 0.99

6

3217 (2790–3643)

2877 (2179–3575)

0.005

> 0.99

3141 (2712–3570)

3073 (2355–3791)

0.005

> 0.99

Physical activity

0

1117 (895–1339)

1291 (924–1658)

  

1083 (864–1301)

1411 (1037–1785)

  

 (kcal/week, moderate exercise)

3

1813 (1548–2078)

1374 (951–1797)

< 0.001

> 0.99

1771 (1509–2032)

1531 (1098–1964)

< 0.001

> 0.99

6

1568 (1267–1869)

1526 (1033–2019)

0.02

> 0.99

1517 (1217–1817)

1654 (1153–2155)

0.02

> 0.99

Physical activity

0

14.0 (12.3–15.6)

18.9 (16.1–21.6)*

  

14.1 (12.4–15.7)

18.9 (16.1–21.8)*

  

 (frequency/week, all exercise)

3

19.1 (17.4–20.9)

20.5 (17.7–23.3)

< 0.001

> 0.99

19.1 (17.4–20.9)

20.8 (17.9–23.8)

< 0.001

0.6

6

19.0 (17.3–20.7)

19.1 (16.3–22.0)

< 0.001

> 0.99

19.1 (17.4–20.9)

19.2 (16.3–22.2)

< 0.001

> 0.99

Physical activity

0

4.3 (3.4–5.2)

6.0 (4.4–7.6)

  

4.5 (3.5–5.4)

6.2 (4.6–7.9)

  

 (frequency/week, moderate exercise)

3

7.4 (6.4–8.4)

7.6 (6.0–9.2)

< 0.001

0.2

7.5 (6.5–8.5)

7.6 (5.9–9.3)

< 0.001

0.3

6

6.7 (5.7–7.7)

6.8 (5.2–8.4)

< 0.001

0.9

6.8 (5.8–7.9)

6.9 (5.2–8.6)

< 0.001

> 0.99

Mobility

0

10.1 (9.7–10.5)

9.2 (8.5–9.8) *

  

10.2 (9.8–10.5)

9.4 (8.8–10.0)

  

 (SPPB score, 1–12)

3

10.5 (10.1–10.9)

9.4 (8.8–10.1) *

0.002

0.4

10.5 (10.2–10.9)

9.8 (9.2–10.4)

0.004

0.1

6

10.5 (10.1–10.9)

9.9 (9.2–10.5)

0.009

0.005

10.6 (10.2–10.9)

10.1 (9.5–10.8)

0.02

0.007

Grip Strength

0

51.7 (49.7–53.7)

43.4 (40.1–46.6) *

  

51.2 (49.2–53.3)

43.3 (39.8–46.7) *

  

 (kg)

3

53.7 (51.8–55.7)

44.0 (40.8–47.2) *

0.001

> 0.99

53.3 (51.3–55.3)

44.0 (40.6–47.4) *

0.001

> 0.99

6

54.0 (52.0–56.0)

46.3 (43.1–49.6) *

0.003

0.02

53.6 (51.5–55.7)

46.1 (42.6–49.5) *

0.003

0.046

  1. Values are mean (95% CI)
  2. Model 1 adjusted for age and gender
  3. Model 2 additionally adjusted for delivery organization, baseline mobility, number of chronic conditions, education, and BMI (measured)
  4. * Significant difference between age groups at specified time point
  5. Significant differences between time points bolded
  6. Note: Physical activity as measured by the CHAMPS physical activity questionnaire; SPPB, short performance physical battery