Sedentary behavior among older adults increases risk for chronic diseases. Physicians in a
primary care setting can play an important role in promoting physical activity adoption …

Background: The continued prevalence of sedentary behavior in older adults underscores
the need for physical activity promotion. Physician-delivered activity counseling may be an …

BACKGROUND: Regular physical activity reduces the risk for chronic diseases among older
adults. Older adults are likely to be seen by primary care clinicians who can play a role in …

Background. In accordance with one of the Year 2000 Health Objectives, the current study
tests the efficacy of brief physician-based counseling to increase physical activity in …

Background. In accordance with the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations,
the current pilot study tests the feasibility and efficacy of a physician-delivered physical …

In theory-based interventions for behavior change, there is a need to examine the effects of
interventions on the underlying theoretical constructs and the mediating role of such …

Objectives: To determine whether a clinic‐based physical activity promotion intervention can
lead to more community‐based exercise referrals by providers and higher exercise …

Background: Attempts to study the translation of evidence-based physical activity
interventions in community settings are scarce. Purpose: This project was an investigation of …

Background and Purpose: Regular physical activity (PA) plays an important role in
improving and maintaining one's health, especially as one ages. Although many older …

Introduction: The Activity Counseling Trial (ACT) was designed to compare the effectiveness
of physician advice alone with physician advice plus behavioral counseling, provided by …