Table 3.
Frequency of change in walking, enjoyable activities, and self rated health reported by 233 elderly general practice patients (includes those successfully followed up). Values are numbers (percentages)
| Variable | Intervention group (n=121) | Control group (n=112) |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes of walking yesterday* | ||
| Decreased >20 | 11 (10) | 14 (12) |
| Decreased <20 | 20 (18) | 28 (25) |
| No change | 36 (32) | 40 (35) |
| Increased <20 | 26 (23) | 20 (18) |
| Increased >20 | 18 (16) | 12 (11) |
| Regression coefficient 0.35; robust SE 0.174; P<0.001 | ||
| Doing something enjoyable† | ||
| Decreased at follow up | 42 (35) | 58 (52) |
| No change | 45 (37) | 34 (30) |
| Increased | 34 (28) | 20 (18) |
| Regression coefficient 0.63; SE 0.17; P<0.0001 | ||
| General health compared with 12 months ago‡ | ||
| Improvement in perception | 28 (25) | 16 (15) |
| No change since baseline interview | 62 (52) | 60 (54) |
| Deterioration in perception | 29 (25) | 36 (32) |
| Regression coefficient 0.30; robust SE 0.14; P<0.03 | ||
All analyses adjusted for clustering and billing style.