Alpena Otago Telehealth Program

University of Michigan

Status: Completed

Conditions: Geriatrics; Telemedicine; Exercise

Treatments: Other: Alpena Otago Telehealth Program

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04664166

00184786

Details and patient eligibility

About

This project is to analyze the outcomes of the Alpena Otago Telehealth Program. The Alpena Senior Citizens Center is implementing the Otago program, an evidence-based, 6-month, home exercise program using live video chats in combination with an online exercise app, Blue Marble. We will recruit seniors who are participants of the Alpena Otago Telehealth Program to allow the study team to analyze their outcomes. The goal of the study is to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a 6-month, home-based, Otago Telehealth program for seniors in Alpena.

Enrollment: 23 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• participating in Alpena Otago telehealth program
• age >= 60 years
• ability to use a tablet
• ability to walk at home with or without a cane or walker
• ability to exercise like moving arms or legs while standing
• ability to communicate in English and follow instructions
• ability to provide the consent

Exclusion criteria

• advanced neurologic condition
• severe visual impairments
• falls due to syncope or dizziness