The development, implementation and evaluation of the Walk, Talk and Listen over Zoom program for hearing-impaired older adults.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: oneliness; Loneliness; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000716763
• Lead Sponsor: Macquarie University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 23 May 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

Phase 1 (semi-structured interviews) eligibility: 1) aged >= 50 years with any hearing loss, 2) fluent English, 3) consent to participate in the study (including audio recording).
Phase 2 (pilot study) eligibility: 1) aged >= 50 years with any hearing loss, 2) fluent English, 3) access to a smart phone, tablet or laptop with a front-facing camera; 4) technical ability to use Zoom or have someone to help; 4) clearance to safely participate in the physical activity components of the intervention (i.e. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ+) or written physician clearance for participation; 5) written informed consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Phase 2 exclusion criteria: 1) unable to ambulate/walk for exercise; 2) serious illness limiting their ability to exercise or complete the trial; 3) contraindications to exercise (i.e. failure to fulfil the prerequisites of the PARQ+); 4) uncontrolled hypertension (>=160/>90 mmHg); 5) signs or symptoms of alcohol/substance abuse and; 6) unable to commit to attending at least 80% of the sessions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome of this intervention is any change in loneliness. This outcome will be assessed using the De Jong Gierveld Scale.[Baseline and immediately post-intervention (week 10)]