The effectiveness of interventions to reduce sedentary time in different target groups and settings in Germany: systematic review, meta-analysis and recommendations …

N Mugler, H Baurecht, K Lam, M Leitzmann… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Sedentary behavior is an important risk factor for several chronic diseases and
is associated with an increased risk of mortality. We assessed the effectiveness of …

Designing and applying technology for prevention—Lessons learned in AEQUIPA and its implications for future research and practice

J Meyer, T Ratz, A Pauls, S Hellmers, S Boll… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Almost all Western societies are facing the challenge that their population structure is
changing very dynamically. Already in 2019, ten countries had a population share of at least …

[HTML][HTML] Web-based versus print-based physical activity intervention for community-dwelling older adults: crossover randomized trial

CR Pischke, C Voelcker-Rehage, T Ratz… - JMIR mHealth and …, 2022 - mhealth.jmir.org
Background: Fewer than half of older German adults engage in the recommended levels of
endurance training. Objective: The study aim is to compare the acceptance and …

Impact of activity tracker usage in combination with a physical activity intervention on physical and cognitive parameters in healthy adults aged 60+: A randomized …

T Auerswald, A Hendker, T Ratz, S Lippke… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Regular physical activity (PA) is of central importance for healthy aging and has a well-
known impact on helping older adults maintain their cognitive and physical health. Thus, we …

Physical Activity and Social Participation in Older Adults in a Cross-Over Intervention Trial

R Rinn, FM Keller, M Peters, CR Pischke… - Zeitschrift für …, 2023 - econtent.hogrefe.com
Objective: Using the biopsychosocial model, this study evaluated an intervention targeting
physical activity and the extent of social participation among older adults. A longitudinal …

Adherence to eHealth-delivered exercise in adults with no specific health conditions: a scoping review on a conceptual challenge

A Fuente-Vidal, M Guerra-Balic… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Adherence has emerged as a focal point and critical determinant of success for physical
activity interventions. The term is used for both traditional and digital interventions, and for …

[HTML][HTML] Mitigating feelings of loneliness and depression by means of web-based or print-based physical activity interventions: pooled analysis of 2 community-based …

S Lippke, T Ratz, FM Keller, D Juljugin, M Peters… - JMIR aging, 2022 - aging.jmir.org
Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with benefits, such as fewer depressive
symptoms and loneliness. Web-and print-based PA interventions can help older individuals …

Which social–ecological factors play a role in older adults' participation in a blended physical activity intervention? Results of a multi-layered feedback analysis

M Peters, T Ratz, S Muellmann… - Journal of Public …, 2024 - Springer
Aim This study aimed to evaluate factors affecting older adults' participation in a blended
physical activity (PA) intervention, which comprised tailored home-based exercises and …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of the Population-Based “10,000 Steps Duesseldorf” Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Adults: Protocol for a …

PMM Fialho, L Günther, E Schmitz… - JMIR Research …, 2022 - researchprotocols.org
Background: The World Health Organization recommends 150 minutes of moderate to
vigorous physical activity (PA), which translates to approximately 7000 to 10,000 steps per …

Distinct physical activity and sedentary behavior trajectories in older adults during participation in a physical activity intervention: a latent class growth analysis

T Ratz, CR Pischke, C Voelcker-Rehage… - European Review of …, 2022 - Springer
Background This study aimed to identify latent moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical
activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) trajectories in older adults participating in a …