The use of wearables with real-time feedback in rhythmic activity among older adults: A qualitative study (Preprint)
Tien-Ying Lu,
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Jie Che,
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Aurora Rosato
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Published: Jan. 20, 2025
BACKGROUND
Wearable
devices
with
real-time
feedback
(WRF)
provide
increasing
opportunities
to
enhance
adherence
and
improve
performance
in
rehabilitation
through
collecting
processing
health-related
data.
Real-time
from
the
device
is
expected
result
a
more
dynamic,
coordinated
synchronous
rhythmic
activity.
However,
age-specific
characteristics
of
WRF
integrating
audio
or
sound
during
activity
have
largely
remained
unexplored.
OBJECTIVE
The
study
investigates
use
wearable
for
among
older
adults
aged
65
above
perspective
age
heterogeneity.
explores
adults’
previous
wearables
track
their
physical
activity,
interactive
features
enhancing
synchronisation
METHODS
was
conducted
as
qualitative
interview
18
who
used
3-week
period
at
home
Sweden.
chest-band
sensor
that
helps
users
synchronise
steps
heartbeat
provision
feedback.
material
consists
pre-interview
before
using
device,
post-interview
after
device.
Material
semi-structured
interviews
analysed
an
inductive
content
analysis
method.
Device-generated
data
on
usage
were
contextualise
RESULTS
identified
three
themes
emergence
heterogeneity
wearables:
(1)
Limited
non-use
(2)
step
heart
rate
device-guided
(3)
interaction
modalities
WRF.
contradiction
between
personal
goals
device-related
might
hinder
wearables,
whereas
enjoyment,
sense
accomplishment
social
motivations
can
drive
uptake
wearables.
Device-guided
required
participants
change
natural
walking
rhythm,
which
resulted
disruption
considered
convenient
finding
right
perceived
improvement
over
time.
CONCLUSIONS
Age
pronounced
interconnected
levels:
efficiency
modalities.
concludes
user
experience
but
responding
these
require
adaptive
solutions
ensure
long-term
engagement
Language: Английский
Encouraging Continuous Usage of Wearable Activity Trackers: The Interplay of Perceived Severity, Susceptibility and Social Media Influencers
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(12), P. 1549 - 1549
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
While
past
studies
have
provided
enough
evidence
to
show
consumer
attitude
as
a
key
predictor
of
the
adoption
and
continuous
usage
intention
wearable
activity
trackers
(WATs),
limited
examined
antecedents
consumers’
attitudes
towards
WATs.
Drawing
on
health
belief
model
cue
utilization
theory,
study
seeks
examine
influence
perceived
severity
vulnerability
WATs
well
role
social
media
influencers
(SMIs)
in
influencing
Online
survey
data
from
966
participants
(Mage
=
40.79,
STD
13.49)
was
analyzed
using
SPSS
29and
AMOS
version
29.
The
result
shows
that
though
susceptibility
are
significant
predictors
WATs,
relationship
is
stronger
when
SMIs’
personas
used
extrinsic
cues.
Additionally,
while
barriers
negatively
affect
negative
effect
neutralized
through
message
framing
an
cue.
Theoretically,
provides
new
insight
into
interplay
severity,
susceptibility,
personas,
Language: Английский
The Use of a Voice-Based Digital Mindfulness App to Facilitate Self-perceived Bodily and Emotional Well-Being among Older Adults: A Mixed Method Study (Preprint)
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
BACKGROUND
Mindfulness-based
interventions
have
been
demonstrated
to
be
an
effective
method
improve
bodily
and
emotional
well-being,
but
few
studies
explored
individual
differences
heterogeneity
in
the
self-perceived
benefits
of
digital
mindfulness
among
older
adults
aged
65
above.
Although
voice-based
technologies
can
increase
accessibility
training,
expected
effects
may
not
similar
all
user
groups.
Digital
health
are
often
used
by
individuals
with
a
high
literacy.
OBJECTIVE
The
study
investigates
what
extent
app
well-being
(aged
above),
how
incorporate
their
daily
routines,
different
interaction
modalities
impacts
experience.
METHODS
A
mixed
combining
quantitative
survey
questionnaires
qualitative
semi-structured
interviews
was
conducted
over
who
for
3-week
period
homes
Sweden
(N=15).
on
were
measured
Five
Facets
Mindfulness
Questionnaire,
WHO5
Well-being
Index,
which
analysed
through
descriptive
statistics.
Qualitative
content
analysis
explore
mindfulness,
engagement
app.
RESULTS
Results
WHO-5
index
showed
overall
improvement
mean
values
results
from
Questionnaire
11
15
questions,
particularly
non-reactivity.
Younger
participants
(under
76)
those
evaluated
as
reported
higher
improvements
scale
after
use.
Due
small
sample
size,
these
statistically
significant.
identified
four
main
themes
benefits:
(1)
Relaxation
breathing,
(2)
Improved
awareness,
(3)
awareness
(4)
Pain
management.
Participants
described
that
continuity
temporality
use
significant
noticing
mindfulness.
Voice
persona
coach
essential
part
CONCLUSIONS
Voice-based
apps
flexibility
Individual
pronounced
relation
adults’
status
age.
Practicing
provides
possibilities
sense
improved
agency
maintenance
well-being.
However,
voice
should
personalised
according
preferences.
Language: Английский
Voice-guided digital mindfulness among older adults: A qualitative study on design preferences, routines, and well-being (Preprint)
JMIR Human Factors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Language: Английский