Overview
The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of the "HAPPY GO GO" somatosensory game on physical and mental health in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above living in rural Chiayi County, Taiwan. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does participation in the somatosensory game improve physical health outcomes (e.g., balance, mobility, functional fitness)?
- Does participation improve mental health outcomes (e.g., mood, depressive symptoms)? Researchers will compare an intervention group, which participates in the game-based exercise program, with a control group that does not receive the intervention, to evaluate changes in health status.
Participants in the intervention group will take part in structured game-based physical activity sessions over several weeks, designed to promote engagement, improve physical performance, and support psychological well-being.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or above living in rural areas of Chiayi County, Taiwan.
- Clear consciousness and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- Willing to provide informed consent and participate in the study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not actually residing in the community.
- Unable to comply with the intervention program.
- Cognitive impairment or inability to cooperate with data collection.