Research-Driven Guidelines for Delivering Group Exercise Programs via Videoconferencing to Older Adults

Tracy L. Mitzner, Elena T. Remillard and Kara T. Mumma
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Tracy L. Mitzner: Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Elena T. Remillard: Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Kara T. Mumma: Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 13, 1-15

Abstract: Telehealth holds much potential for supporting older adults’ physical and social health. In particular, telewellness interventions to support the physical and social wellness of older adults are needed to overcome participation barriers with in-person programs. This paper presents guidelines for delivering telewellness interventions to older adults, which were informed by a human factors approach to developing a Tele Tai Chi intervention for older adults with mobility disabilities, including reviewing user needs literature and conducting user-centered needs assessment research. From these findings, we developed a protocol and support materials for delivering a telewellness intervention and conducted a feasibility study. We also established an adaptation committee to provide recommendations on the intervention. The outcome of our human factors approach was the establishment of research-driven design guidelines for delivering group exercise programs to older adults using videoconferencing. The guidelines provide direction for designing a telewellness protocol, supporting remote participation, and promoting socialization and engagement. These guidelines can be used to deliver interventions that increase access to socially-engaging, physical activity programs for older adults, which can ultimately help support their physical health, mental health, and quality of life.

Keywords: telehealth; telewellness; older adults; mobility disability; exercise; social connectedness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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