The Effects of a Health Management Program on Health-promoting Lifestyle and Depression in Older Adults Living at Home.
- Author:
Young Rye PARK
1
;
Yang Gyeong YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, Korea. yoo0704@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Health promotion;
Lifestyle;
Depression;
Aged
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Depression;
Health Education;
Health Promotion;
Humans;
Life Style
- From:Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2013;16(1):71-78
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was performed to identify the effects of a health management program on health-promoting lifestyle and depression for the elderly living at home. METHODS: Study design was a quasi-experiment with one group pre-test and post-test. Twenty-four elderly were participated in this study. The health management program for the elderly consisted of health education, health consultation, and exercise. The program was conducted for 60 minutes, once a week for 10 weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test with SPSS/WIN 18.0 version. RESULTS: After the health management program, health-promoting lifestyle (t=14.14, p<.001) and depression (t=-4.78, p=.001) in the elderly were significantly improved. CONCLUSION: The health management program was effective for the elderly. Further research is needed to validate the effects of this program including control groups and a larger sample.
