This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness program integrated with digital technology-assisted learning on healthy aging among community-dwelling older adults. In a randomized controlled trial, 100 participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group. The experimental group will receive a ten-week mindfulness program supported by digital tools such as educational videos and LINE Bot messaging. Primary outcomes include mindfulness awareness, physical activity, heart rate variability, cognitive function, sleep quality, perception of aging, and healthy aging perspectives. Additionally, qualitative interviews will be conducted with 10 experimental group participants to explore their intervention experiences.
ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese
aged 65 years or older in the community
Currently using a mobile phone and the LINE application as a means of communication.
Individuals with cognitive impairments
Unable to communicate verbally
Parallel
Multifaceted Mindfulness Program
BehavioralTen-week mindfulness classes
Placebo
BehavioralRegular daily activity
mindfulness awareness
The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) will be used. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 5 (almost always) to 1 (never), with higher scores indicating greater frequency. Certain items are reverse-coded, and total scores are computed after adjusting for these items. A higher total score reflects a greater level of mindfulness.
Physical activity: PASE-C
The PASE-C encompasses domains including total physical activity, leisure activities, household activities, and occupational activities. Higher scores indicate greater levels of physical activity.
Physical activity: SPPB
The SPPB comprises three components: balance tests, gait speed tests, and chair stand tests. A total score ranging from 0 to 9 indicates mobility impairment, whereas a score between 10 and 12 reflects normal mobility function.
Cognitive function
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) will be used to assess cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults. The total score ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better overall cognitive functioning. A score of 26 or above is generally considered within the normal range.
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Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Lead sponsor
National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Collaborator
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