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Impact of Using the Intelligent Physical Health Measurement System on Active Aging: A Survey in Taiwan
Wen-Chou Chi1,2, Wei-Chen Cheng3, Ting-Hung Chen4
1Department of Occupation Therapy, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 28, 2021
Summary
Community health initiatives in Taiwan improved volunteer satisfaction with the intelligent physical health measurement system (IPHMS). The system also enhanced participants' behavior intention for health management and social participation, promoting active aging.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Gerontology
Background:
- Taiwan's Chiayi City Government and Ministry of Economic Affairs promote smart health management using the intelligent physical health measurement system (IPHMS).
- Community volunteers assist participants in correctly using the IPHMS for accurate measurements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess volunteer satisfaction with the IPHMS.
- To evaluate the impact of the measurement service on participants' health management behavior intention.
- To explore the influence of the service on participants' active aging.
Main Methods:
- A paper questionnaire survey was administered to participants and community volunteers.
- Data were collected from March to April 2021, yielding 180 valid responses.
Main Results:
- Information and system quality significantly influenced volunteer satisfaction with the IPHMS.
- Subjective norms affected participants' perceived disease threat and health management behavior intention.
- Behavior intention positively impacted social participation for active aging.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing system and information quality is key to improving volunteer satisfaction.
- The measurement services primarily foster social interaction, contributing to active aging through social participation.
