The heterogeneity in reported effects was reduced in higher quality studies , when physical activity was self-directed with some professional guidance and when there was on-going professional support .
Our review suggests that physical activity interventions have a moderate effect on self reported physical activity and cardio-respiratory fitness , but not on achieving a predetermined level of physical activity .
Due to the clinical and statistical heterogeneity of the studies , only limited conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of individual components of the interventions .
BACKGROUND Little is known about the effectiveness of strategies to enable people to achieve an increase in their physical activity .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions for promoting physical activity in adults aged 16 years and older , not living in an institution .
The Knowledge and Practices of Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educators: Teaching Elderly Clients About Exercise
This study identified the knowledge base and practice s of Registered Nurse , . Certified Diabetes Educators ( RN , CDEs ) regarding their exercise teaching programs for elderly clients who have non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ( NIDDM ) . The r and om sample of 197 AADE members surveyed by question naire was a highly educated and experienced group . RN , CDEs who worked 30 or more hours per week in diabetes education or attended four or more continuing education ( CE ) programs per year had significantly more comprehensive exercise teaching program design s and instructional techniques to enhance elderly NIDDM clients ' learning ( P<.05 ) . However ; many CDEs do not teach their elderly clients about exercise due to lack of re sources , lack of specific knowledge to prescribe exercise , and negative stereotypes of elderly clients ' ability to exercise . Greater availability of educational programs for CDEs to explore curriculum development , program planning , evaluation , and exercise prescription for elderly clients with multisystem disease is recommended
The heterogeneity in reported effects was reduced in higher quality studies , when physical activity was self-directed with some professional guidance and when there was on-going professional support .
Our review suggests that physical activity interventions have a moderate effect on self reported physical activity and cardio-respiratory fitness , but not on achieving a predetermined level of physical activity .
Due to the clinical and statistical heterogeneity of the studies , only limited conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of individual components of the interventions .
BACKGROUND Little is known about the effectiveness of strategies to enable people to achieve an increase in their physical activity .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions for promoting physical activity in adults aged 16 years and older , not living in an institution .