Nour. K., Laforest, S., Gauvin, L., & Gignac, M. (2007). Long-term maintenance of increased exercise involvement following a self management intervention for housebound older adults with arthritis. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4(22), 1-8.

The purpose of this follow-up study was to assess whether short-term changes in exercise choice and frequency could be maintained in 65 housebound older adults living with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, 8 months after a self-management intervention called "I'm taking charge of my Arthritis!" The intervention consisted of six 1-hour home sessions facilitated by trained health practitioners. Results showed that 8 months post self-management intervention, behavior changes such as weekly frequency and choice of exercises was maintained. Findings indicate that significant improvements in exercise levels and the long-term maintenance of behaviors can be achieved through a self-management intervention with this target population. Home interventions may also have a strong impact on the facilitation of learning and adoption of behaviors.

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~a~Self~Management~Intervention~for~Housebound~Older~
Adults~with~Arthritis.