Community-dwelling older adults
Conditions
Interventions
[Intervention group] An 8-week psychosocial health promotion program. It consists of face-to-face sessions held every 2 to 3 weeks and the promotion of social interaction via the LINE app.
[Control
Sponsors
Science Tokyo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older. 2.Owning a smartphone, having experience with the LINE app, and being capable of exchanging messages. 3.Native Japanese speakers. 4.Capable of understanding the study's purpose and procedures, and providing written informed consent. 5.Capable of independent mobility and attending face-to-face programs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals requiring long-term care (Level 1 or higher) according to the Japanese Long-term Care Insurance system. 2.Individuals currently receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders. 3.Individuals who are institutionalized or hospitalized. 4.Individuals with organic brain disorders, including dementia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Life satisfaction will be assessed at three time points: at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and one month after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| K6 psychological distress scale,Loneliness | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactAyami Odaira
Science Tokyo Department of Public Health Nursing
Outcome results
None listed