Author:
Fiske Sarah,Choi Jeungok,Jacelon Cynthia,Martell Christopher R.
Abstract
Purpose:
To evaluate the long-term effect of a tablet-based, cognitive-behavioral group intervention (Tab-G) to improve daily walking for older adults with arthritis.
Method:
Using an experimental pretest/posttest repeated measure design, long-term effects on step count, fatigue, self-efficacy, and quality of life (QOL) were investigated.
Results:
Results of repeated measures analysis of variance showed significant improvement in step counts (F[1, 37] = 4.18,
p
= 0.048), fatigue (F[1, 36] = 9.971,
p
= 0.003), self-efficacy (F[1,28] = 4.645,
p
= 0.04), and QOL (F[1, 29] = 6.147,
p
= 0.019) in the Tab-G group compared to the control group. There were significant time effects across four time points (baseline and Weeks 4, 8, and 10) in fatigue (F[3, 108] = 5.43,
p
= 0.002), self-efficacy (F[3, 84] = 5.433,
p
= 0.002), and QOL (F[3, 87] = 3.673,
p
= 0.015), but not in step counts (F[3, 111] = 0.611,
p
= 0.609).
Conclusion:
Findings demonstrate positive long-term effects on fatigue in older adults with arthritis. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(5), 35–42.]
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