Effects of an Integrated Stress Management Program(ISMP) for the Elders in a Rural Community.
- Author:
Joo Hyun KIM
1
;
Mi Jeong PARK
;
Hyun Sook KIM
;
Jin Joo OH
;
Su Jeong YU
;
Kyu Ryang HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kangwon University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Elders;
Stress;
Satisfaction;
Affect;
Social support
- MeSH:
Rural Population*;
Self Care
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2006;13(2):257-268
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to develop and evaluate the Integrated Stress Management Program (ISMP) for elders in rural communities. METHOD: ISMP consists of 6 educational programs to improve self-management behavior and therapeutic recreational activities and was developed by analyzing the published reports and through multidisciplinary cooperation.Effectiveness of the ISMP was evaluated by implementing the program with 53 rural elders living at home, one session a week of, 2 hours per session over, 6 weeks from March 14 to April. 22, 2005. RESULTS: After participating in the program, participants' perceived levels of stress decreased(t=2.940, p<.05), and mood state (t=4.229, p<.001), life satisfaction(t=-4.911, p<.001), and perceived social support (t=-2.891, p<.05) increased significantly. CONCLUSION: The results of this study demonstrated that the ISMP is an effective program for relieving stress level, and increasing positive mood, life satisfaction, and social support for elders in a rural community.
