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Table 3 Preliminary Outcome Measures of Completers (n=44)

From: Feasibility and acceptability of a technology-based, rural weight management intervention in older adults with obesity

 

Baseline (N=44)

Week 26 (N=44)

Difference (N=44)

Percent Change

p value

Anthropometric

 Weight, kg

97.8 ± 16.3

93.2 ± 15.8

−4.6 ± 3.5

−4.7 ± 3.5

< 0.001

 BMI, kg/m2

36.5 ± 5.2

34.7 ± 5.4

−1.8 ± 1.4

−5.1 ± 4.1

< 0.001

 Waist circumference, cm

115.5 ± 13.0

112.8 ± 11.9

−2.6 ± 5.4

−2.1 ± 4.7

0.01

 Waist to hip ratio

0.926 ± 0.081

0.935 ± 0.075

0.009 ± 0.0421

1.1 ± 4.7

0.21

Objective Measures

 30-s Sit To Stand, repetitions

13.5 ± 5.7

16.7 ± 5.9

3.1 ± 4.2

26.1 ± 35.6

< 0.001

 a6 min walk test, m

387.0 ± 94.9

425.0 ± 91.7

42.0 ± 77.3

15.1 ± 28.2

0.005

 aGait Speed, sec

1.05 ± 0.23

1.04 ± 0.20

−0.34 ± 0.14

−1.378 ± 11.6

0.16

 aGrip Strength, kg

24.8 ± 9.9

25.9 ± 10.6

1.2 ± 7.0

14.7 ± 51.4

0.33

Subjective Measures

Late-Life Functionality

 Total

59.8 ± 8.2

63.2 ± 9.3

3.4 ± 4.7

–

< 0.001

 Upper extremity

78.4 ± 13.4

81.0 ± 12.7

2.6 ± 7.7

–

< 0.001

 Basic lower extremity

72.9 ± 12.5

79.3 ± 14.6

6.4 ± 11.1

–

< 0.001

 Advanced lower extremity

48.7 ± 12.3

53.3 ± 14.5

4.6 ± 8.2

–

< 0.001

Fitbit Activity Measures

Mean

Range

Median

  

% days worn*

81.7 ± 19.3

35.1–100

89.1

–

–

Steps per day

4078± 3819

0–29,884

3443

–

–

  1. aIncomplete objective data on adults unable to perform follow-up assessments
  2. Worn is defined as recorded ≥100 steps that day