Changing behavior throughout the life-course: Translating the success of aging research

Ory, Marcia G.; Smith, Matthew Lee

doi:10.1007/s13142-012-0129-4

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“…[22][23][24] The majority of the CDSMP health outcome and health care experience effects were sustained and often strengthened after 12 months. Given most health promotion programs struggle with sustainability, 25,26 the current study suggests that CDSMP provides participants with the skills and motivation to help meet the Triple Aim and maintain outcomes for at least 1 year.…”

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Successes of a National Study of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

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“…While the vast majority of older adults have at least one chronic condition, nearly three quarters have ≥2 [22]. Thus, effective interventions must be multi-faceted and recognize that older adults are likely to have co-morbidities which bring greater complexity to adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyles [23,24]. In this study, all older cancer survivors had multiple chronic conditions, which is important to consider when determining their specific needs and barriers to physical activity [25,26].…”

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Efficacy of a Mobile-Enabled Web App (iCanFit) in Promoting Physical Activity Among Older Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

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Goldberg²,

Ory³

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BackgroundThe benefits of physical activity for cancer survivors are well documented. However, few older cancer survivors are engaged in regular physical activity. Mobile technologies may be an effective method to deliver physical activity promotion programs for older cancer survivors. iCanFit, a mobile-enabled Web-based app, was developed based on formative research and usability testing. This app includes interactive features of physical activity, goal setting and tracking, and receiving personalized visual feedback.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to pilot test the initial efficacy of iCanFit.MethodsOlder cancer survivors (N=30) were recruited online through our collaborative partnership with a cancer survivor's organization. After the participants completed an online baseline survey, they were asked to use the iCanFit website. Instructional videos on how to use the web app were available on the website. Participants were asked to complete a follow-up survey 2-3 months later. Participants’ physical activity, quality of life, and their experience with iCanFit were measured.ResultsA total of 30 participants completed the baseline survey, and 26 of them (87%, 26/30) also completed a follow-up survey 2-3 months later. The median age of participants was 69 years (range 60-78). Participants’ quality of life and engagement in regular physical activity improved significantly after the use of iCanFit. Participants indicated a general affinity towards the key function “Goals” in iCanFit, which motivated continued activity. They also provided suggestions to further improve the app (eg, adding a reminder functionality, easier or alternative ways of entering activities).ConclusionThe interactive Web-based app iCanFit has demonstrated initial efficacy. Even though our study was limited by a small sample size, convenience sampling, and a short follow-up period, results suggest that using mobile tools to promote physical activity and healthy living among older cancer survivors holds promise. Next steps include refining iCanFit based on users’ feedback and developing versatile functionality to allow easier physical activity goal setting and tracking. We also call for more studies on developing and evaluating mobile and web apps for older cancer survivors.

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“…18 A life course approach 10,19,20 is particularly well suited to understanding the contributions of various cancer risk factors over a person’s life span. As Rando observed, the biologic processes of aging are mysterious and highly variable.…”

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Age and Cancer Risk

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Boehm

et al. 2014

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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This article challenges the idea that cancer cannot be prevented among older adults by examining different aspects of the relationship between age and cancer. Although the sequential patterns of aging cannot be changed, several age-related factors that contribute to disease risk can be. For most adults, age is coincidentally associated with preventable chronic conditions, avoidable exposures, and modifiable risk behaviors that are causally associated with cancer. Midlife is a period of life when the prevalence of multiple cancer risk factors is high and incidence rates begin to increase for many types of cancer. However, current evidence suggests that for most adults, cancer does not have to be an inevitable consequence of growing older. Interventions that support healthy environments, help people manage chronic conditions, and promote healthy behaviors may help people make a healthier transition from midlife to older age and reduce the likelihood of developing cancer. Because the number of adults reaching older ages is increasing rapidly, the number of new cancer cases will also increase if current incidence rates remain unchanged. Thus, the need to translate the available research into practice to promote cancer prevention, especially for adults at midlife, has never been greater.

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Changing behavior throughout the life-course: Translating the success of aging research

Cited by 15 publications

References 27 publications

Successes of a National Study of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Successes of a National Study of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Efficacy of a Mobile-Enabled Web App (iCanFit) in Promoting Physical Activity Among Older Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

Age and Cancer Risk

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