Pomkai Nanthawan, Potharin Danusorn, Widyastari Dyah Anantalia, Kaewpikul Piyakrita, Nilwatta Nattaporn, Chamsukhee Vanapol, Khanawapee Aunyarat, Yousomboon Chutima, Katewongsa Piyawat
Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU), Bangkok, Thailand.
Inquiry. 2024 Jan-Dec;61:469580241309869. doi: 10.1177/00469580241309869.
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 < .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 ( = 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.
本研究旨在探讨通过LINE应用程序提供的移动健康服务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，采用单盲法将受试者分配至实验组和对照组。样本包括91名年龄在45岁及以上且能上网的个体（实验组46人，对照组45人）。干预组接受了为期8周的定制活动，重点是提高意识和提供知识。91名参与者中，82人完成了研究（每组41人）。组内均值差异比较发现差异显著（P <.05，t = 2.294）。实验组平均身体活动增加了7.2分钟，而对照组减少至44.1分钟。完全遵守活动流程的亚组在P = 0.01水平上有充足身体活动的百分比显著更高（χ² = 7.853**）。通过移动健康应用程序根据老年人的不同生活方式定制活动内容，可以方便快捷地满足他们的需求，从而有效提高身体活动水平。临床试验注册：泰国临床试验注册中心（TCTR）TCTR20240422004 。
