Effectiveness of an mHealth Application for Physical Activity Promotion Among Thai Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q3 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Inquiry-The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI:10.1177/00469580241309869

Nanthawan Pomkai, Danusorn Potharin, Dyah Anantalia Widyastari, Piyakrita Kaewpikul, Nattaporn Nilwatta, Vanapol Chamsukhee, Aunyarat Khanawapee, Chutima Yousomboon, Piyawat Katewongsa

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of mHealth delivered through LINE application in improving physical activity of older adults. This was a parallel, two-arm, randomized controlled trial, single-blind allocation to experimental and control groups. The sample consisted of 91 individuals (46 experimental and 45 control groups) aged 45 years or older, and had internet access. Intervention group received customized activities focused on raising awareness and knowledge provision for 8 weeks. Out of 91 participants, 82 completed the study (41 in each group). Comparison of Mean Difference values within groups found a significant difference at P < .05 (t = 2.294). The experimental group increased their PA by 7.2 min on average, while the control group decreased to 44.1 min. Subgroup that fully complied with the activity process had a significantly higher percentage of adequate PA at P = .01 level (χ² = 7.853**). Tailoring activity content to older adults' diverse lifestyles via a Mobile Health application can effectively boost PA levels by meeting their needs conveniently and quickly.Clinical trial registration: Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR) TCTR20240422004.

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移动健康应用促进泰国老年人身体活动的有效性：一项随机对照试验。

本研究旨在检验通过LINE应用程序提供的移动健康在改善老年人身体活动方面的有效性。这是一项平行、双臂、随机对照试验，单盲分配给实验组和对照组。样本包括91名年龄在45岁或以上、可以上网的个人（46个实验组和45个对照组）。干预组接受以提高认识和提供知识为重点的定制活动，为期8周。在91名参与者中，82人完成了研究（每组41人）。组内均数差值比较，P χ2 = 7.853**)。通过移动健康应用程序为老年人的不同生活方式量身定制活动内容，可以方便快捷地满足老年人的需求，有效提高PA水平。临床试验注册：泰国临床试验注册中心（TCTR） TCTR20240422004。

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Inquiry-The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing 医学-卫生保健

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2.50

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0.00%

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192

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： INQUIRY is a peer-reviewed open access journal whose msision is to to improve health by sharing research spanning health care, including public health, health services, and health policy.