This study tested preliminary efficacy of a hybrid (web-based and center-based) PA intervention combining use of a smartwatch and mobile application. The 12-week hybrid PA intervention included 120 older Korean adults and was concurrently implemented in-person at the local senior center and at-home through a web-based modality. Overall, increases were evident in systolic/diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and high-density-lipoprotein at posttest, with decreases seen for triglyceride levels. Participants showed improvements in muscular function and cardiopulmonary endurance.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
The original Golden Circle project was deployed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to implement remote social services in South Korea. Golden Circle had the aim of building a case management model using a healthcare-oriented automation system based on wearable devices (smartwatches and mobile applications). Through innovative system expansions, the goals were to promote healthful CVH and physical function and cultivate self-care management skills in older Korean adults.
Mokdong Senior Welfare Center
Seoul, South Korea
Cardiovascular health
systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides
Time frame: Pre (baseline) and posttest (through study completion, 12 weeks later from the baseline)
Physical function
muscular function and cardiopulmonary endurance
Time frame: Pre (baseline) and posttest (through study completion, 12 weeks later from the baseline)
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