Effects of Multifactorial and Follow-up Programs Applying a Capacity Building Strategy: Focusing on Older Adults Living in a Urban-rural Complex Area
10.12799/jkachn.2019.30.2.243
- Author:
Song YI HAN
1
;
Young KO
;
Hee Ryang KIM
;
Jiyoun KIM
Author Information
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Science, Sun Moon University, Asan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Frailty;
Capacity building;
Exercise;
Cognition
- MeSH:
Adult;
Capacity Building;
Cognition;
Energy Metabolism;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Motor Activity;
Muscle Strength
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2019;30(2):243-255
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to examine effects of a multifactorial program for preventing the frailty of older adults and effects of a follow-up program applying a capacity building strategy. METHODS: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was used for the nonequivalent control group. The follow-up group (n=75) and non-follow-up group (n=68) received the same multifactorial program comprising muscle strength exercise, cognitive training, and psychosocial programs for 12 weeks. After completion of multifactorial program, the follow-up group took follow-up programs applying the capacity building strategy for following 12 weeks. The data of physical function, cognitive function, and psychological function, and self-rated health were collected from both groups three times: before intervention, after intervention, and 12 weeks after intervention. The data were analyzed using χ2 test and t-test. RESULTS: In comparison with the non-follow-up group, the scores of Timed Up & Go Test, and physical activities energy expenditure were significantly improved in the follow-up group. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that a multifactorial program with follow-up adapting the strategies of capacity building for the older adults group is feasible to prevent the physical frailty in community.
