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智慧穿戴裝置應用於高齡身體活動促進及肌少症預防
Application of Smart Wearable Devices in Promoting Physical Activity and Preventing Sarcopenia in Older Adults
摘要
高齡者肌少症為現今全球的重要議題，主要表現為肌肉質量和力量的逐漸減少，導致身體功能下降。本文欲透過文獻探討，瞭解肌少症的行為風險因子、身體活動對肌少症預防的重要性、應用智慧穿戴裝置作為促進身體活動及肌少症預防之契機。結果發現缺乏身體活動和長時間從事久坐行為是重要肌少症的危險因子，可能導致減少肌肉蛋白質合成，造成肌肉量和肌肉力量的降低。透過行為改變介入策略，能夠激勵高齡者以維持規律運動、且獲得足夠的身體活動量。隨著行動健康的興起，智慧穿戴裝置可及性和可負擔性增加，在高齡族群的接受度與使用率逐漸提高，透過智慧穿戴裝置可精準監測高齡者的身體活動及健康數據，並提供即時回饋及提醒，增加高齡者自我覺察與自我效能，幫助建立健康且活躍的生活型態。智慧穿戴裝置有望成為高齡者行為改變介入的契機，透過增加日常生活之身體活動量及減少久坐時間，進而達到預防肌少症、延緩疾病進展之健康促進目標。
並列摘要
Sarcopenia in older adults is a significant global issue today. It is primarily characterized by the gradual reduction of muscle mass and strength, leading to a decline in physical function. This article aims to explore the behavioral risk factors for sarcopenia, the importance of physical activity in its prevention, and the potential of smart wearable devices to promote physical activity and prevent sarcopenia through a literature review. The results indicate that a lack of physical activity and prolonged sedentary behavior are significant risk factors for sarcopenia, potentially leading to reduced muscle protein synthesis, and subsequent loss of muscle mass and strength. Older adults can be encouraged to engage in regular exercise and achieve sufficient physical activity through behavioral change intervention strategies. With the rise of mHealth, the accessibility and affordability of smart wearable devices have increased, leading to their growing acceptance and use among older adults. These devices can accurately monitor physical activity and health data, providing real-time feedback and reminders. This enhances the self-awareness and self-efficacy of older adults, helping them build and maintain healthy and active lifestyles. Smart wearable devices are expected to become a key opportunity for behavioral change interventions for older adults by increasing daily physical activity and reducing sedentary time, thereby achieving the health-promoting goals of preventing and delaying the progression of sarcopenia.