Supervised Group-based Walking Intervention Among Inactive Older Adults in Saudi Arabia

The Effects of Walking on Frailty, Cognitive Function and Quality of Life Among Inactive Older Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Control Trial by Comparing Supervised Group-based Intervention and Non-supervised Individual-based Intervention

The purpose of the proposed study is to compare the effects of supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions on frailty, cognitive function and quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives

1. To compare the difference of effects between supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking on the primary outcomes, including frailty, cognitive functions, and health-related quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.
2. To compare the difference of effects between supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking on the secondary outcomes, including physical activity enjoyment, health parameters consisting of resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, and body composition, as well as walking performance among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.
3. To formulate guidelines for achieving an effective walking intervention for inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.
4. To recommend the government of Saudi Arabia on guidelines and policies for promoting walking and active ageing among the older adults in the country.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 60-70 years old
• capable of walking without assistive device
• healthy and live independently in communities
• being physically inactive

Exclusion Criteria:

• with cardiovascular or related diseases that prevent from intensive walking
• fail the PAR-Q screening or without physician's advice on readiness of participation in exercise training
• diagnosed with cognitive impairment