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Table 1 ICT skills and mental health contents in the training sessions

From: The effects of Digital Buddy programme on older adults’ mental well-being: study protocol for a multi-centre, cluster randomized controlled trial

Session

Duration

Training contents

ICT skills

Mental health

1

2 h

Introductory lesson

2

2 h

1. Use of screen and operation buttons

2. Add phone contact

3. Review missed calls

4. Connect to internet

1. Review common symptoms in ageing adults

2. Practice a sensory relaxation technique

3. Engage in group processing questions

3

2 h

1. Use of camera functions

2. Use of a selfie camera

3. Create and organize photo album

4. Share photos on social media apps

1. Review tips to prevent anxiety

2. Practice the CABIN Relaxation Technique

3. Engage in group processing questions

4

2 h

1. Operate timer

2. Use of calculator

3. Use of voice-activated keyboard

4. Learn new functions of the LeaveHomeSafe App

1. Practice a 5-min guided mediation

2. Engage in group processing questions

5

1.5 h

1. Operate WhatsApp

2. Type and voice message

3. Share photo

4. Forward/delete message

1. Practice light stretching

2. Engage in group processing question

6

1.5 h

1. Register account

2. Compose an email

3. File attachment

4. Junk box

1. Practice pain relief massage

2. Engage in group processing question

7

1.5 h

1. The search function on YouTube

2. Like and favourite function

3. Create playlist

1. Practice abdominal breathing

2. Engage in group processing question

8

1.5 h

1. Create Zoom account

2. On and off for microphone and video camera

3. Write messages in a chat room

1. Practice hand-eye coordination exercise

2. Engage in group processing question

9

1.5 h

1. Download and operate HA GO app

2. Register an account

3. Book an appointment

1. Practice light cardio exercise

2. Engage in group processing question

10

1.5 h

1. Functions of the HealthCap app

2. Introduction to e123.hk

1. Practice breathing exercise

2. Engage in group processing question

11

1.5 h

1. Introduction to elderly.gov.hk

2. Introduction to elderlyinfo.swd.gov.hk

1. Practice a guided cognitive exercise

2. Engage in group processing question

12

1.5 h

1. Set and reset the password on the smartphone

2. Strategies to use the web safely

1. Practice posture-improving exercise

2. Engage in group processing question

13

1.5 h

1. Use of Samsung Health app

2. Practice light stretching exercises

1. Practice upper body stretching exercise

2. Engage in group processing question

14

1.5 h

Conclusion remarks

Total

23 h