Examining change in physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and trajectory of functional decline in response to a health-app in at-risk community-dwelling older adults
HOPE Scholar, Khalid bin Abdul Jabbar, has completed his Doctoral thesis. Khalid's research explored how everyday habits—like sleep, nutrition, and feelings of loneliness—affect the ability of older adults to stay active and independent. The research found older people who walk more and feel less lonely tend to function better in daily life. Good nutrition also played a role, while sleep quality and oral health didn’t show a strong impact. The study also tested a digital tool called the LifeCurve™ App to see if it could help older adults in New Zealand track their health and independence, but it wasn’t found to be very useful in its current form. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of healthy habits and suggest that better digital tools are needed to support aging well.
The thesis can be retrieved from ResearchSpace, University of Auckland
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