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Evaluation of The Walk with Ease Program Among People with ArthritisFunding NumberMM-0975 Project DescriptionThe purpose of this project is to evaluate a physical activity program specifically developed for people with arthritis: Walk with Ease. Physical activity is a key self-management strategy for people with arthritis and has been linked to reduced pain, improved function, mental health, and health-related quality of life. Despite this, only 30% of adults with arthritis meet physical activity recommendations, and only 20% engage in recommended strengthening exercises. Walking may be one of the most feasible activities for persons with arthritis. It is low impact, low cost, can be done almost anywhere, and does not require special equipment. Walk with Ease is a community-based, group walking program offered by the Arthritis Foundation. To date, no rigorous program evaluation has been completed that quantifies the acceptability or disease-specific benefits of participating in the Walk with Ease program for persons with arthritis. Project Objectives
Abstracts, Publications, PresentationsAltpeter M, Callahan LF, Schoster B, Meier A, Buysse K. Applying the RE-AIM framework to a formative evaluation of the Walk with Ease (WWE) program for people with arthritis. 2nd International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, April 13-16, 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Principal InvestigatorLeigh Callahan PhD
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