Older adults with uncontrolled hypertension, aged 60-80 years old, with no complication of cerebrovascular, renal, or eye diseases Self-health Monitoring, Smart Devices, Ontology Technology, Older Adults, Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
A program of self-health monitoring using smart devices and ontology technology was implemented. It included the HT GeriCare@STOU application, a smartwatch, and a digital weight and blood pressure dev
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention No treatment
Self-health Monitoring by Smart Devices and Ontology Technology Program,Standard care for older adults with hypertension and diabetes
Sponsors
National Science, Research and Innovation Fund (NSRF)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older adults with uncontrolled hypertension having systolic blood pressure over 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure over 90 mmHg, aged 60-80 years old, with no complication of cerebrovascular, renal, or eye diseases, normal cognitive function, no depression, having or access to smartphone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participation in the program for less than 12 consecutive weeks, suffering from a serious illness that prevents participation, and withdrawal from the program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disease-controlling behavior pre and posttest questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body mass index pre and posttest weight and height measurement,Mean arterial pressure pre and posttest Blood pressure monitor | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSutteeporn Moolsart
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
Outcome results
None listed