EMPOWERING OLDER ADULTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES: THE MHEALTH PROTOCOL AND FEASIBILITY TEST

Although 89% of older Korean adults have at least one chronic disease, most self-management interventions are clinic-based, delivered through face-to-face education, and highly focused on disease information. This pilot study developed and tested a mHealth protocol to empower older adults to manage their chronic diseases at home. Our mHealth protocol of health empowerment includes Phase 1: standardized mobile tablet training with guidebooks,...