Power V360 - Promoting Optimal Wellness Among Elders Through Vitalize 360

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The primary purpose of this project was to implement Vitalize 360, a comprehensive assessment system and wellness coaching program for vulnerable, low income, community dwelling older adults, and to determine if this program is effective in promoting and sustaining self-management skills to increase well-being and functional health among this group. Designed specifically for community-dwelling older adults, Vitalize 360 provides a unique opportunity to guide elders in selecting personal goals that align with their assessment results and develop an action plan for goal achievement. This strategy holds potential as an effective mechanism to empower elders to implement behaviors that promote healthy aging.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this project was to determine if Vitalize 360, a comprehensive assessment system and wellness coaching program was effective in promoting and sustaining increased physical activity and improved mood, health status and quality of life. A repeated measures, secondary analysis design was the selected approach Data from 161 participants were used to test the hypotheses. After one year, the sample had improvement with increased socialization while physical activity level fluctuated over time suggestive of a seasonality effect. Paired t-tests and repeated measures analysis revealed no statistically significant improvement in physical activity level, mood, health status or quality of life. Vitalize 360 provides a unique opportunity to guide elders in selecting personal goals that align with their assessment results and develop an action plan for goal achievement. When used among vulnerable and frail elders, some modifications are needed to provide sustained, favorable outcomes.

Official Title
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Power V360 - Promoting Optimal Wellness Among Elders Through Vitalize 360

Conditions
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Health, Subjective

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Vitalize 360


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age 60 years and over, residing in subsidized housing sites operated by Hebrew SeniorLife and participating in Vitalize 360 program Exclusion Criteria: younger than 60 years, not participating in Vitalize 360 program and not a permanent resident of housing sites.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years


Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Jack Satter House<br>Residents of Jack Satter House who participated in the Vitalize 360 Program. | Other: Vitalize 360<br>* A comprehensive geriatric assessment system and wellness coaching program.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Center Communities of Brookline<br>Residents of Center Communities of Brookline who participated in the Vitalize 360 Program. | Other: Vitalize 360<br>* A comprehensive geriatric assessment system and wellness coaching program.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Simon C. Fireman<br>Residents of Simon C. Fireman who participated in the Vitalize 360 Program | Other: Vitalize 360<br>* A comprehensive geriatric assessment system and wellness coaching program.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Physical Activity Level | number of hours engaged in physical activity over the past 3 days | 18 months |