A Multidimensional Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Metabolic Disorders in Older Workers in Taiwan
NCT ID: NCT01738061
Last Updated: 2012-11-30
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
108 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2010-01-31
2010-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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* Qualified subjects were assigned to the intervention or the reference group according to their availability to take part in study activities.
* A researcher reviewed the health record and discussed with the subject about his/her health status.
* Subjects in the intervention group received lifestyle interventions. The activities included motivational presentations to increase awareness of own health problems and the role of lifestyle in the etiology of non-communicable chronic diseases.
* Subjects were organized into small groups to have biweekly meetings to share experiences, stimulate mutual encouragement and to overcome obstacles.
* Anthropometric and biochemical indicators were measured at baseline and endpoint (week 24).
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
SINGLE
Study Groups
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reference group
They continued their daily routine.
No interventions assigned to this group
Multidimensional lifestyle intervention
The multidimensional lifestyle intervention program received motivational activities to improve awareness of the impact of lifestyle on chronic diseases and the importance of self-health management.
Multidimensional lifestyle intervention
Lecture series to increase awareness of the relationship of lifestyle to chronic diseases Individualized review and discussion to understand own health problems Biweekly group meetings to stimulate motivation and exchange ideas
Interventions
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Multidimensional lifestyle intervention
Lecture series to increase awareness of the relationship of lifestyle to chronic diseases Individualized review and discussion to understand own health problems Biweekly group meetings to stimulate motivation and exchange ideas
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* aged 50 years or older
* willing to complete a screening questionnaire
* sign a study consent
50 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Department of Health, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
OTHER_GOV
Asia University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Alan C. Tsai, Ph. D.
professor
Principal Investigators
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Alan C Tsai, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University
Other Identifiers
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MM-WHP-99
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id