Abstract
This study investigated the effect of wearing smartwatches on behavior modification in older adults who had noticed a decline in activity levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants wore smartwatches for six months, during which we monitored their daily activities, including their standing movements and step counts, once every two weeks for six months. Then, we graphed and analyzed these data. Results indicated that nine participants could modify their behavior and become more active, whereas one participant overreported the activities. These findings suggest that older adults can improve their activity levels through increased social interactions and self-monitoring using smartwatches. We recommend using this approach to help identify individuals at high risk of developing nursing care dependence.
