Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Risk, Myocardial Infarction Risk, Stroke Risk, Non-Communicable Diseases, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Community Health Community health promotion, Mobile applications, Sustainable development, Tai Chi, Cardiovascular disease prevention, Digital health, Non-communicable diseases, Thailand, Lam Pho Subdistrict, mHealth
Conditions
Interventions
This single-arm observational group comprises 350-400 adult participants from Lam Pho Subdistrict who will utilize a mobile application featuring simplified Tai Chi exercise (Tai Chi Chuan Shou) and i
Prevention
Digital Health Promotion Group
Sponsors
Krirk University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18-80 years 2. Resident of Lam Pho Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand 3. Capable of light-to-moderate physical activity 4. Voluntary participation with informed consent 5. Smartphone access with internet connectivity 6. Ability to read Thai and operate smartphone applications
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe physical or cognitive limitations preventing safe participation in light exercise 2. Acute cardiac conditions requiring immediate medical intervention 3. Current participation in other structured exercise programs 4. Pregnancy or planning pregnancy during study period 5. Inability to read Thai or operate smartphone applications 6. Previous regular Tai Chi practice (>3 months within past year)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Diabetes Risk Score Baseline, Week 8, Week 16 Mean change in Diabetes Risk Score (0-40+ points) via app-based 24-item questionnaire,Change in Myocardial Infarction Risk Score Baseline, Week 8, Week 16 Mean change in Myocardial Infarction Risk Score (0-30+ points) via app-based questionnaire,Change in Stroke Risk Category Baseline, Week 8, Week 16 Proportion with improved Stroke Risk Category (Low/Moderate/High) via algorithm-driven categorization,Composite CVD Risk Score Change Baseline, Week 8, Week 16 Standardized composite score combining all three disease domains | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Individual CVD Risk Factor Changes Baseline, Week 16 Changes in modifiable risk factors from 24-item questionnaire,Sustainable Health Behavior Change Week 16 and 1-month post-intervention Maintenance of practice habits and health monitoring behaviors,Tai Chi Practice Adherence Continuous monitoring over 16 weeks Frequency, duration, and consistency of practice via app analytics | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSuparata Kiartivich
Krirk University
Outcome results
None listed