A mental health-informed, online health promotion and balance exercise program for adults aged 60+ years: the MovingTogether randomised controlled trial

SW0 个研究点目标入组 80 人开始时间: 2021年9月29日最近更新: 2023年3月6日

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•i)60+ years
•ii)Proficient in written and spoken English
•iii)Living in the community, in Australia
•iv)Mobilise indoors without the use of a walking aid
•v)Have internet, Facebook and either computer, laptop or iPad/tablet access
•vi)Self-reported to be currently participating in less than 150 min of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity per week

•i)Have high levels of psychological distress (score of >30 on the K10) and are not seeking professional mental health treatment or have had a change in psychotropic medications in the last 4 weeks. These individuals are excluded because this program is not intended to be a mental health treatment program.
•ii)High risk of suicidal behaviour (score of >21 on the SIDAS) unless deemed eligible to participate by a psychologist. These individuals are excluded because this program is not intended to be a mental health treatment.
•iii)Absolute contraindications to exercise as assessed by accredited exercise physiologists using the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines. Exclusion of individuals meeting this criterion is due to safety. We could not allow them to participate in this physical activity program if exercise may pose a safety risk to them. Those with relative contraindications will be excluded if they are unable to obtain a clearance to exercise letter from their doctor.
•v)Currently participating in a falls prevention program
•vi)Severe cognitive impairment (score of >8) on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ)

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