Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic review

Abstract: It is essential to introduce measures that encourage physical activity among the elderly population. These measures should be based on theoretical models that motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors to improve their health. This systematic review aimed to determine the impact of e...

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Main Authors: Cristiana Mercê, Mónica Sousa, Sofia Bernardino, Neuza Saramago, Hugo Pereira, Rita Santos-Rocha
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Published: FEADEF 2025-06-01
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author Cristiana Mercê
Mónica Sousa
Sofia Bernardino
Neuza Saramago
Hugo Pereira
Rita Santos-Rocha
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Mónica Sousa
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Rita Santos-Rocha
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description Abstract: It is essential to introduce measures that encourage physical activity among the elderly population. These measures should be based on theoretical models that motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors to improve their health. This systematic review aimed to determine the impact of exercise interventions based on the transtheoretical model on increasing physical activity levels among elderly. Method: The search was performed on the PubMed database. Ten studies were selected according to the eligibility criteria: adults aged 65 years or older; intervention through programs based on the Transtheoretical Model. The PEDro scale was used to assess the quality of the studies. Results: Seven studies were included, which showed that an intervention based on the transtheoretical model in the elderly has positive effects on increasing physical activity. Conclusions: The results of this review support the use of the transtheoretical model in interventions to promote physical activity habits in the elderly. Exercise professionals should include this approach in their programs to increase adherence to physical activity and stages of change in their elderly participants.
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spelling doaj-art-d33fe21e14a24ff79782932e9b84f2b22025-08-20T02:40:43ZengFEADEFRetos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación1579-17261988-20412025-06-016810.47197/retos.v68.111206Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic reviewCristiana Mercê0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5146-6597Mónica Sousa1Sofia Bernardino2Neuza Saramago3Hugo Pereira4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5710-524XRita Santos-Rocha5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7188-8383- ESDRM, Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal) - SPRINT, Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Desporto Atividade Física e Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal)- ESDRM, Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal) - SPRINT, Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Desporto Atividade Física e Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal)Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior - Instituto Politécnico de SantarémEscola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior - Instituto Politécnico de SantarémCentro de Investigação em Desporto, CIDEFES, Educação Física, Exercício e Saúde. Universidade Lusófona, LisboaEscola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior - Instituto Politécnico de Santarém Abstract: It is essential to introduce measures that encourage physical activity among the elderly population. These measures should be based on theoretical models that motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors to improve their health. This systematic review aimed to determine the impact of exercise interventions based on the transtheoretical model on increasing physical activity levels among elderly. Method: The search was performed on the PubMed database. Ten studies were selected according to the eligibility criteria: adults aged 65 years or older; intervention through programs based on the Transtheoretical Model. The PEDro scale was used to assess the quality of the studies. Results: Seven studies were included, which showed that an intervention based on the transtheoretical model in the elderly has positive effects on increasing physical activity. Conclusions: The results of this review support the use of the transtheoretical model in interventions to promote physical activity habits in the elderly. Exercise professionals should include this approach in their programs to increase adherence to physical activity and stages of change in their elderly participants. https://revistaretos.org/index.php/retos/article/view/111206ExerciseFitnessHealthBehavior changeMotor development
spellingShingle Cristiana Mercê
Mónica Sousa
Sofia Bernardino
Neuza Saramago
Hugo Pereira
Rita Santos-Rocha
Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic review
Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
Exercise
Fitness
Health
Behavior change
Motor development
title Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic review
title_full Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic review
title_fullStr Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic review
title_short Effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly: systematic review
title_sort effects of interventions based on the transtheoretical model for increasing physical activity in elderly systematic review
topic Exercise
Fitness
Health
Behavior change
Motor development
url https://revistaretos.org/index.php/retos/article/view/111206
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