West End Walkers 65+: A randomised controlled trial of a primary care-based walking intervention for older adults: Study rationale and design
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Scotland, older adults are a key target group for physical activity intervention due to the large proportion who are inactive. The health benefits of an active lifestyle are well established but more research is required on the mo...
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Main Authors: | Rowe David A (Author), McConnachie Alex (Author), Macdonald Hazel (Author), Grealy Madeleine (Author), Grant Margaret P (Author), Granat Malcolm H (Author), Black Karen (Author), Fitzsimons Claire (Author), MacMillan Freya (Author), Shaw Rebecca (Author), Skelton Dawn A (Author), Mutrie Nanette (Author) |
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2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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