Integrating a digitalised physical activity intervention into routine primary care services: Pilot feasibility study assessing the effectiveness of NHS Active 10 App for inactive older adults in NHS health checks
Prevention of physical inactivity among older adults
The method of randomisation will be block randomisation (allocation ratio 1:1) which will be conducted for each of four strata (age [<70 years and =>70 years] and sex). The intervention group (12 weeks duration) will receive a physical activity prescription and will download Active 10. They will receive emails with progress summaries and advice. The control group will be given a leaflet about exercise.
1. Adults aged ≥55 years 2. Smartphone ownership 3. Can read English 4. Can provide informed consent 5. Inactive (<150 minutes activity/week) 6. Has an email address
Cognitive impairment preventing app usage/walking, physical impairment preventing app usage/walking, already participating in exercise program/exercise app.