Pilot Investigation on a Multifaceted Intervention Program for Older Adults with Technological Devices Based on the GeriaTIC Project
Keywords:
elderly, participatory health, participatory medicine, quality of life, technological advancementAbstract
Conducted within a residential center in A Coruña, this pilot study involved a sample of six older individuals. Following a "quasi-experimental" design, the study aimed to evaluate the impact of an intervention on a specific population, conducting both "pre" and "post" intervention assessments, albeit without a comparison to a control group. The multifaceted intervention spanned three months and incorporated the utilization of technological devices, such as a physical activity and sleep wristband.
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