This is a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the use of a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) named Osteo-Buddy in improving the knowledge of osteoporosis in older women.
This study will involve evaluating the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility outcomes of the use of Osteo-Buddy, a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA), in improving the knowledge of osteoporosis in women aged 50 and above.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
Osteo-Buddy is a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) accessible on mobile phones that helps users with: 1. Evaluating their risk level of osteoporosis 2. Recommending screening and referrals 3. Lifestyle interventions through motivation, education and tailored guidance As a 24/7 VHA, it offers real-time, personalised advice based on user inputs and health data.
Access to digitalised educational materials on osteoporosis, titled 'Healthy Bones'
Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT) score
* 30-item questionnaire measuring osteoporosis knowledge * Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 30 * Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Time frame: On enrolment and 6-8 weeks post enrolment
System Usability Scale (SUS)
* 10-item questionnaire assessing usability * Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 100 * Higher scores mean a better outcome
Time frame: 6-8 weeks post enrolment
Recruitment rate
Percentage of participants successfully recruited among referred participants
Time frame: over the course of recruitment, estimated 3-4 months
Retention rate
Percentage of recruited participants who complete the study (return for 2nd visit and successfully complete 2nd questionnaire)
Time frame: 6-8 weeks post-enrolment
Utility rate
Percentage of intervention arm participants who utilise Osteo-Buddy over the 4 weeks
Time frame: 4 weeks
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