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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Digital Health
  • Health Technology

Background:

  • Rising longevity necessitates interventions for active and healthy aging.
  • Virtual coaches offer personalized recommendations for healthy lifestyles.
  • Technological tools must account for individual and cross-cultural differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of the e-VITA system, a virtual coach, in improving older adults' well-being.
  • To promote active and healthy aging and reduce social exclusion.
  • To evaluate the impact on quality of life, psychological status, and eHealth literacy.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 240 healthy adults aged 65+.
  • Experimental group receives the e-VITA system; control group receives an information booklet.
  • Quality of life (QoL) measured at baseline, 3, and 6 months.

Main Results:

  • The study aims to evaluate the e-VITA system's effectiveness in enhancing older adults' quality of life.
  • Improvements in perceived well-being, psychological and cognitive status, sociality, nutrition, and eHealth literacy are anticipated.
  • The virtual coach provides personalized recommendations based on individual needs and goals.

Conclusions:

  • The e-VITA system shows potential for improving older adults' quality of life and well-being.
  • This technology can support active and healthy aging and mitigate social exclusion.
  • Further research is needed to confirm the long-term benefits and cross-cultural applicability.