Journal article

Physical activity coaching for adults with mobility limitations: Protocol for the ComeBACK pragmatic hybrid effectiveness-implementation type 1 randomised controlled trial

L Hassett, A Tiedemann, RS Hinman, M Crotty, T Hoffmann, L Harvey, NF Taylor, C Greaves, D Treacy, M Jennings, A Milat, KL Bennell, K Howard, M Van Den Berg, M Pinheiro, S Wong, C Kirkham, E Ramsay, S O'Rourke, C Sherrington

BMJ Open | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2020

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Abstract

Introduction Mobility limitation is common and often results from neurological and musculoskeletal health conditions, ageing and/or physical inactivity. In consultation with consumers, clinicians and policymakers, we have developed two affordable and scalable intervention packages designed to enhance physical activity for adults with self-reported mobility limitations. Both are based on behaviour change theories and involve tailored advice from physiotherapists. Methods and analysis This pragmatic hybrid effectiveness-implementation type 1 randomised control trial (n=600) will be undertaken among adults with self-reported mobility limitations. It aims to estimate the effects on physical acti..

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