Feasibility of an Outdoor Mindful Walking Program for Reducing Negative Affect in Older Adults.

This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, sustainability, and preliminary efficacy of a mindful walking program for reducing negative affect in older adults. Community-dwelling older adults (n = 29) completed a one-month, outdoor mindful walking program distributed across eight 30-minute sessions. Responses from the post-program and the follow-up questionnaires revealed that mindful walking was well-accepted, highly-valued, and maintained after the program ended. Analysis from the pre-walk and post-walk surveys also suggested the preliminary efficacy of mindful walking program for reducing negative affect. Positive results identified in the current feasibility study indicate readiness for randomized controlled trials to further examine the efficacy and effectiveness of a mindful walking intervention for promoting health and well-being in older populations.
PMID: 29485332 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - March 1, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Tags: J Aging Phys Act Source Type: research