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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: aged 60-79 years with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia; possessing a mobile phone with internet access and the LINE application; capable of verbal communication, reading, and writing in Thai; having one family member available to provide care during exercises; and willing to commit to the 10-week program.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Blood pressure (BP) less than 90/60 or BP greater than 140/90 mmHg 2.Diabetic Total Cholesterol (DTX) greater than 300 mg/dl 3.Physical disability 4.Psychological abnormalities 5.Presence of heart disease, chronic kidney disease, arthritis, gout, bone and muscle disorders, or other conditions imposing exercise restrictions 6.Mini Cog assessment score less than or equal to 3 indicating risk of cognitive impairment 7.Barthel Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) index score less than or equal to 12 8.Thai Falls Risk Assessment Test (Thai-FRAT) score less than 4, developed for community-dwelling Thai older adults
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the experimental group is expected to exhibit a higher mean score for leg muscle strength compared to the control group. at 10 weeks the 30-Second Chair Stand Test performed by having older adults stand up from a chair, stand up straight, and sit down for as many times as possible continuously for 30 seconds. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| n/a n/a n/a | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Mahidol University