Motivational Support for an Autonomous Exercise Program for Healthy Aging

Computational Ecosystem With Motivational Support and Functional Assessment for an Autonomous Exercise Program Promoting Healthy Aging (MOTIVA)

An effective implementation of an exercise programme such as VIVIFRAIL, in an unsupervised mode, requires a careful consideration of the patient's motivational traits and state, and the adaptation of the interventions to the current stage in the behaviour change process, as critical countermeasures to fight against abandonment and lack of compliance. A computational ecosystem with motivational support, and functional and performance assessment for an autonomous exercise programme will improve the robust and prefrail community-dwelling older adults' independence and their physical and cognitive health, while reducing healthcare utilisation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 70 years of age or older.
• Obtain a score of 4 or higher on the SPPB.
• Be able to ambulate, with or without assistance.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Be unable to give consent or refuse to do so.
• Be unable to understand the instructions.
• Have a diagnosis of a disease or clinical condition that, in the researcher's judgment, contraindicates physical exercise.