A Technology-based Exercise Program for Older Adults (Work-Oud)

April 5, 2023 updated by: Els Knippenberg, PXL University College

The Development of a Technology-based Exercise Program for Older Adults Based on the Opinions of Older Adults and Geriatric Experts

This intervention aimed to collect relevant information for the development of a technology-based exercise application. This information-collection is based on the opinions of older adults (65+ years) as well as experts from the field of geriatric rehabilitation/medicine/research.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This intervention aimed to collect relevant information for the development of a technology-based exercise application. This information-collection is based on the opinions of older adults (65+ years) as well as experts from the field of geriatric rehabilitation/medicine/research.

The exercise application will be specifically designed for older adults:

  • exercises targeted at endurance, strength, balance, coordination and flexibility
  • importance of motivational aspects to motivate older adults to continue the program on the long term

Information that is aimed to be collected is related to a variety of aspects of the exercise application such as 1) information/education regarding the importance (health benefits) of exercise 2) design of the exercise application 3) technological aspect of the exercise application 4) motivational aspect of the exercise application

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Belgium
    • Limburg
      • Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium, 3500
        • Recruiting
        • PXL University College
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Nastasia Marinus, dr.
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Ryanne Lemmens, dr.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years to 100 years (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Older adults (65 years or older) who have interesting/creative opinions/ideas regarding exercise (specifically for older adults), technology, health.

Experts (no age limits) from the field of geriatric rehabilitation/research/medicine who have interesting opinions regarding exercise, technology, health specifically targeted at older adults.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Interested to contribute to the development of a technolgy-based exercise program specifically developed for older adults
  • Interested to think about aspects such as "How to motivate older adults to exercise?" "Which information regarding exercise/health is relevant for older adults to motivate them to continue an exercise program?"

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No interest in exercise for older adults

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Ecologic or Community
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Experts
A panel of experts in the geriatric field consisting of older adults (65+ years) as well as experts (geriatric rehabilitation/medicine/research)
Other: Co-creation
The development of a technology-based exercise intervention based on ideas of older adults and experts in the field of geriatric rehabilitation/research/medicine

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Educational aspects of the exercise application
Time Frame: 2 days
The collection of information from the experts and older adults regarding the educational aspect of the exercise application e.g. which educational information has te be included in the application, how? (e.g via email,...), when? (e.g. which at which time of the day)
2 days
Exercise aspect of the exercise application
Time Frame: 2 days
The collection of information from the experts and older adults regarding the exercise aspect of the exercise application e.g. which exercises? which exercise equipment? Individual exercises or group exercises? With music?
2 days
Technological aspect of the exercise application
Time Frame: 2 days
The collection of information from the experts and older adults regarding the technological aspect of the exercise application e.g. log in? password? kind of mobile device? which information would you like to share to complete your personal profile? GDPR aspects?
2 days
Motivational aspect of the exercise application
Time Frame: 2 days
The collection of information from the experts and older adults regarding the motivational aspect of the exercise application e.g. how to motivate older adults to continue the program (and reach personal goals) on the long term? Social component of exercise (exercise in group?)
2 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

PXL University College

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kim Daniëls, MSc, PXL University College

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 25, 2022

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

April 30, 2023

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 6, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 13, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

December 14, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 7, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 5, 2023

Last Verified

April 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • WOUD

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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