Effects of HAPPY GO GO Game on Health of Rural Elderly

Effects of the HAPPY GO GO Somatosensory Game on Physical and Mental Health of Rural Community-Dwelling Elderly

The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of the "HAPPY GO GO" somatosensory game on physical and mental health in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above living in rural Chiayi County, Taiwan. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does participation in the somatosensory game improve physical health outcomes (e.g., balance, mobility, functional fitness)?
• Does participation improve mental health outcomes (e.g., mood, depressive symptoms)? Researchers will compare an intervention group, which participates in the game-based exercise program, with a control group that does not receive the intervention, to evaluate changes in health status.

Participants in the intervention group will take part in structured game-based physical activity sessions over several weeks, designed to promote engagement, improve physical performance, and support psychological well-being.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or above living in rural areas of Chiayi County, Taiwan.
• Clear consciousness and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
• Willing to provide informed consent and participate in the study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not actually residing in the community.
• Unable to comply with the intervention program.
• Cognitive impairment or inability to cooperate with data collection.