Enhance Physical Activity and Intergenerational Relationship Via Connect Active Program (CAP): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Aerobic Capacity and Endurance Evaluation with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study investigates how walking exercises and technology could enhance the quality of life in the older generation. It has three objectives: 1) To examine the effectiveness of the Connect Active Program (CAP) in improving intergenerational relationships, psychological well-being, and physical fitness for older adults; 2) To teach older adults to use mobile apps; 3) To examine the experiences and feedback from participants in using the apps and joining the CAP. This research will provide long-term insights into improving the overall health outcomes of older adults via intergenerational support and increasing the acceptance of mobile technology among older adults.
Investigators
TSE Mun Yee Mimi
Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Younger Adults/Participants:
- •Aged 18 to 30
- •Related to the older adult participant (i.e. family member, relatives)
- •Able to understand Cantonese
- •Own a smartphone and have access to the Internet
- •Able to take part in walking exercise and stretching program
- •Older Adults/Participants:
- •Aged 60 or above
- •Able to understand Cantonese
- •Own a smartphone and have access to the Internet
Exclusion Criteria
- •Older Adults/Participants and Younger Adults/Participants:
- •Diagnosed with a mental disorder by neurologists or psychiatrists
- •With a history of drug addiction
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Aerobic Capacity and Endurance Evaluation with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Time Frame: Baseline, Week 6
It is initially created to assist in the examination of cardiopulmonary patients developed by the American Thoracic Society. It is a light-intensity exercise test to evaluate the aerobic capacity, endurance and oxygen saturation.
Secondary Outcomes
- Intergenerational Relationship Appraisal(Baseline, Week 6)
- Participant Feedback Collection(Baseline, Week 6)
- Quality of Life Measurement(Baseline, Week 6)
- Happiness Level Determination(Baseline, Week 6)
- Mobility and Balance Assessment with Time Up and Go Test(Baseline, Week 6)
- Subjective Quality Assessment of Mobile Apps(Baseline, Week 6)