This study focuses on older adults aged 60 and above, including those who are healthy as well as those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). It aims to improve their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial health using a smartwatch and a multi-level intervention program (e.g., physical activity, cognitive training), which will be delivered through an application designed specifically for elderly individuals. The study will test the effectiveness of these interventions in enhancing the wellbeing of
Conditions
Interventions
The content of the Happy Age App focuses on developing diverse lifestyle experiences for the participants, incorporating a self directed learning model. It provides training in three areas health and
Experimental Other
Happy Age App and Smartwatch
Sponsors
National Health Research Institutes
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Sub-project 1-1 Questionaire 1. There will be 150-300 cases accepted. 2. Aged 65 and over. 3. Ability to communicate and read Mandarin or Taiwanese. Sub-project 1-2 Focus group 1. Each focus group discussion will have 10-15 participants, resulting in a total of 30-45 participants. 2. Aged 65 and over. 3. Ability to communicate and read Mandarin or Taiwanese. Sub-project 2 1. There will be 200 participants in this study. 2. There should be the expectation of 100 in the group with normal cognitive function (CDR=0). 3. There should be 100 participants in the mild cognitive impairment group (MCI, CDR = 0.5). 4. Own a smartphone and be able to use it.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Sub-project 1-1 Questionaire 1. In the last three months, patients who have suffered from acute disease factors affecting cognitive function or mental health. Sub-project 1-2 Focus group 1. In the last three months, patients who have suffered from acute disease factors affecting cognitive function or mental health. Sub-project 2 1. Having severe visual or hearing impairments. 2. People who are ill with other major physical diseases and are difficult to operate on.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Instrumental activities of daily living at 3 months after end of the intervention Instrumental activities of daily living scale,Sleep Quality at 3 months after end of the intervention Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,Health-Related Quality of Life at 3 months after end of the intervention Short Form-36 Health Survey,Fried at 3 months after end of the intervention Fried Frailty Index,Cognitive function and daily living abilities at 3 months after end of the intervention Clinical Dementia Rating,Cognitive function at 3 months after end of the intervention Montreal Cognitive Assessment Taiwan Version,memory at 3 months after end of the intervention Wechsler Memory Scale-III, Word lists memory, Letter-number sequencing& Word lists memory delayed, Rey-Osterroeth complex figure test,executive function at 3 months after end of the intervention Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition - Letter-Number Sequencing, Matrix Reasoning, Stroop test, Color Trails Test, Semantic Verbal Fluency Test ,reaction speed and attention at 3 months after end of the intervention Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition - Digit Symbol Substitution Test, Digit Span (Forward and Backward), Color Trails Test,Resilience at 3 months after end of the intervention Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale,Quality of Life at 3 months after end of the intervention World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire - Brief Version ,Mindfulness or Present-Moment Awareness at 3 months after end of the intervention Mindful Attention Awareness Scale,Depression at 3 months after end of the intervention Taiwanese Geriatric Depression Scale,Spiritual Well-being at 3 months after end of the intervention Spiritual Health Scale for the Elderly,Subjective Well-being or Happiness at 3 months after end of the intervention Chinese Happiness Inventory ,Cognition at 3 months after end of the intervention Everyday Cognition Scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Instrumental activities of daily living at 9 months after end of the intervention Instrumental activities of daily living scale,Sleep Quality at 9 months after end of the intervention Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,Health-Related Quality of Life at 9 months after end of the intervention Short Form-36 Health Survey,Fried at 9 months after end of the intervention Fried Frailty Index,Cognitive function and daily living abilities at 9 months after end of the intervention Clinical Dementia Rating,Cognitive function at 9 months after end of the intervention Montreal Cognitive Assessment Taiwan Version,memory at 9 months after end of the intervention Wechsler Memory Scale-III, Word lists memory, Letter-number sequencing& Word lists memory delayed, Rey-Osterroeth complex figure test,executive function at 9 months after end of the intervention Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition - Letter-Number Sequencing, Matrix Reasoning, Stroop test, Color Trails Test, Semantic Verbal Fluency Test,reaction speed and attention at 9 months after end of the intervention Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition - Digit Symbol Substitution Test, Digit Span (Forward and Backward), Color Trails Test,Resilience at 9 months after end of the intervention Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale,Quality of Life at 9 months after end of the intervention World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire - Brief Version,Depression at 9 months after end of the intervention Taiwanese Geriatric Depression Scale,Spiritual Well-being at 9 months after end of the intervention Spiritual Health Scale for the Elderly,Subjective Well-being or Happiness at 9 months after end of the intervention Chinese Happiness Inventory,Cognition at 9 months after end of the intervention Everyday Cognition Scale | — |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Public ContactCheng Ta Yang
National Cheng Kung University
Outcome results
None listed