DEVELOPING A HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE CARE LIVING LAB FOR COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS
2024
Health Promotion Program for Older Adults
Sample size: 37
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Ji Yeon, Cho Eunhee, Shin Jiyoung, Cho Hyeonmi, Kang Bada
Primary Institution: Inha University, Yonsei University
Hypothesis
Can a co-created health promotion program improve the health status of community-dwelling older adults?
Conclusion
The health promotion program improved older adults' health status and provided positive experiences for both participants and staff.
Supporting Evidence
- The program included education for dementia, insomnia, and falls.
- Cognitive worksheets and exercise were part of the program.
- The program improved the level of frailty in older adults.
- Satisfaction with the program was high among participants.
- Frontline staff reported positive experiences with the co-creation process.
Takeaway
This study created a program to help older people stay healthy and happy, and it worked really well!
Methodology
The program was developed through co-creation involving workshops, meetings, and interviews with older adults and stakeholders.
Participant Demographics
37 older adults and 19 frontline staff members participated in the study.
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