When Movement Moves: Study Protocol for a Multi-Method Pre/Post Evaluation Study of Two Programmes; the Danish Team Twin and Cycling Without Age

Andreas Jørgensen, Christina Bjørk Petersen, Martin Eghøj and Mette Toftager
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Andreas Jørgensen: National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, 1455 Copenhagen, Denmark
Christina Bjørk Petersen: National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, 1455 Copenhagen, Denmark
Martin Eghøj: National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, 1455 Copenhagen, Denmark
Mette Toftager: National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, 1455 Copenhagen, Denmark

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 19, 1-24

Abstract: Physical activity (PA) can improve physical, mental, and social health, leading to quality of life (QoL). However, some are unable to participate independently due to age-related impairments or disabilities. This study protocol presents the design, methods, outcomes, strengths and limitations of the study “When Movement Moves” (WMM). WMM investigates whether indirect PA in a social context, where persons are unable to participate independently, can result in outcomes similar to those of independent PA, by evaluating the effects of disabled’s, elderly, volunteers’, relatives’ and nursing staff’s participation in either the running programme (Team Twin) or cycling programme (Cycling Without Age). Both programmes seek to enhance QoL through indirect PA in a social context, making PA possible for elderly and disabled persons through PA conducted by abled-bodied volunteers. WMM is a multi-method 12–16-week pre/post evaluation with quality of life, physical, mental and social health as main outcomes. Pre/post measurements consist of questionnaires, clinical examinations, and physical and cognitive appraisal. Throughout, interviews and participant observations will be conducted. Combined results will provide essential knowledge on the effects and experiences of indirect PA. Explorative data will pave the way for further research. Findings may inform policies, guidelines and health promotion among the elderly and disabled.

Keywords: study protocol; multi-methods; disability evaluation; disabled persons; functionally-impaired elderly; healthy ageing exercise; quality of life; Cycling Without Age; Team Twin (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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