A Study on the Development of a Self-regulated Exercise Maintenance Program for Osteoporotic Elderly Women: Using Intervention Mapping Protocol

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a self-regulated exercise maintenance program for the purpose of helping regular exercise practice in osteoporotic elderly women. A methodological study was conducted. The program has been developed using an intervention mapping protocol through 6 stages including needs assessment, creation of objectives, theory-based methods and practical strategies, program, adoption and implementation plan, and evaluation plan. The program consists of such strategic intervention methods such as health education, complex exercise, self-help meeting, exercise notebook, and telephone consulting that increase sub-concepts of self-regulated strategies for exercise including self-observation, goal setting, social support, environmental aids, reinforcement, time management, and relapse prevention. The self-regulated exercise maintenance program can be used in various areas as an intervention tool for health increase among osteoporotic elderly women.