INTEGRATING SMART TECHNOLOGY INTO HEALTH PROMOTION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN TAIWAN - MANAGING CARDIOVASCULAR RISKS

Sep 29, 2026

As Taiwan rapidly transitions into a super-aged society, cardiovascular disease becomes a critical risk for older adults. This study examines how integrating smart technology into an active aging health promotion program affects cardiovascular risk management and learning motivation. Using achievement motivation theory, it applies a quasi-experimental design with qualitative inquiry. Thirty older adults received either an 8-week smart-technology program with YSD Therapy massage or traditional exercise. Blood pressure, heart rate, and heart spectrum indices were assessed pre/post, alongside thematic analysis of questionnaires and interviews. The smart-technology group showed superior improvements in cardiovascular stability, particularly reducing arrhythmia and coronary risk. Participants reported enhanced data visualization, greater perceived control, and stronger motivation for sustained health behaviors.

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Results and qualitative themes

Implications for health promotion

Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 1185 Abstract citation ID: igaf122.3969 INTEGRATING SMART TECHNOLOGY INTO HEALTH PROMOTION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN TAIWAN: MANAGING CARDIOVASCULAR RISKS Jen-Yu Wang1, and Li-Hui Lin2, 1. National Chung Cheng University, Hsinchu, Taiwan (Republic of China), 2. National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Minxiong, Taiwan (Republic of China) As Taiwan rapidly transitions into a super-aged society, cardiovascular disease has become a critical health concern for older adults. This study investigates the integration of smart technology into an active aging health promotion program and its impact on cardiovascular risk management and learning motivation. Grounded in achievement motivation theory, the research employs a quasi-experimental design with qualitative inquiry to evaluate both physiological outcomes and participants’ learning experiences. A total of 30 older adults were recruited and assigned to either an experimental group, which received a 8-week program integrating smart technology (e.g., heart spectrum analyzer) with YSD Therapy massage, or a control group, which participated in traditional exercise sessions. Cardiovascular 1186 Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 indicators—including blood pressure, heart rate, and heart spectrum indices (I1, I2, I3)—were measured before and after the intervention. Qualitative data from questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase thematic analysis to identify themes related to motivation, participation, and health self-management. Results showed that the experimental group demonstrated greater improvements in cardiovascular stability, especially in reducing arrhythmia and coronary risk, compared to the control group. Qualitative findings indicated that smart technology enhanced health data visualization, strengthened participants’ sense of control, and fostered stronger motivation to sustain health behaviors. This study demonstrates the feasibility and value of integrating smart technology with traditional health promotion practices. It provides empirical evidence for education-based interventions that improve cardiovascular outcomes while empowering older adults’ motivation, agency, and long-term participation.

FAQs

What was the main objective of the study?

To investigate whether integrating smart technology into an active aging health promotion program improves cardiovascular risk management and learning motivation for older adults in Taiwan.

How were the participants and intervention groups arranged?

Thirty older adults were recruited and assigned to an experimental group receiving an 8-week program integrating smart technology with YSD Therapy massage, or a control group participating in traditional exercise sessions.

Which outcomes were measured to evaluate effectiveness?

Cardiovascular indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, and heart spectrum indices were measured before and after the intervention, alongside qualitative learning experience data from questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.

Sep 29, 2026

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