TY - JOUR
T1 - Translation of fit & strong! for use by hispanics with arthritis
T2 - A feasibility trial of ¡En Forma y Fuerte!
AU - Der Ananian, Cheryl
AU - Smith-Ray, Renae
AU - Meacham, Brad
AU - Shah, Amy
AU - Hughes, Susan
N1 - Funding Information:
This study was funded by the Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion & Translation (P30 AG022849) and Retirement Research Foundation10.13039/100001311-Grant # 2011-238. The project described was supported by Grant Number P30AG022849 from the National Institute on Aging10.13039/100000049. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institute on Aging or the National Institutes of Health. We’d like to thank the individuals who participated in this research study. Without their assistance and participation, this research would not have been possible. We’d like to thank Andrew Miller and Jenny Quezada for their assistance with data collection. We’d also like to thank Vanessa Santiago and Veronica Segovia for their assistance with leading the program.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Human Kinetics, Inc.
PY - 2017/10
Y1 - 2017/10
N2 - This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of translating the evidence-based program, Fit & Strong!, into a Spanish program, ¡En Forma y Fuerte!. A single-group, quasi-experimental design (n = 34, mean age = 58.8 [8.1], 87.2% female, 87.2% reported speaking mostly Spanish) was used to assess implementation feasibility and the impact of ¡En Forma y Fuerte! on arthritis-related outcomes in Hispanics with arthritis. Significant improvements in lower-extremity strength, perceived physical function, and pain were observed from baseline to 8 weeks (p < .05); these improvements were maintained at 6 months. Significant improvements in aerobic endurance and stiffness were observed from baseline to 6 months (p < .05). No major program adaptations (other than language) were observed or reported. However, the instructors provided several suggestions for program improvements, including adjusting the literacy level and length of the program. Findings suggest ¡En Forma y Fuerte! is feasible and effective, potentially providing a much-needed program for older Hispanics with arthritis.
AB - This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of translating the evidence-based program, Fit & Strong!, into a Spanish program, ¡En Forma y Fuerte!. A single-group, quasi-experimental design (n = 34, mean age = 58.8 [8.1], 87.2% female, 87.2% reported speaking mostly Spanish) was used to assess implementation feasibility and the impact of ¡En Forma y Fuerte! on arthritis-related outcomes in Hispanics with arthritis. Significant improvements in lower-extremity strength, perceived physical function, and pain were observed from baseline to 8 weeks (p < .05); these improvements were maintained at 6 months. Significant improvements in aerobic endurance and stiffness were observed from baseline to 6 months (p < .05). No major program adaptations (other than language) were observed or reported. However, the instructors provided several suggestions for program improvements, including adjusting the literacy level and length of the program. Findings suggest ¡En Forma y Fuerte! is feasible and effective, potentially providing a much-needed program for older Hispanics with arthritis.
KW - Aging
KW - Arthritis
KW - Exercise
KW - Physical activity
KW - Physical function
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U2 - 10.1123/japa.2016-0256
DO - 10.1123/japa.2016-0256
M3 - Article
C2 - 28290760
AN - SCOPUS:85031697155
SN - 1063-8652
VL - 25
SP - 628
EP - 638
JO - Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
JF - Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
IS - 4
ER -