Effectiveness of an Aging-Related Preparation Education Program for Older Chinese Migrants in Japan
2024

Effectiveness of an Aging-Related Preparation Education Program for Older Chinese Migrants in Japan

Sample size: 22 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Yao Li, Masaki Harue

Primary Institution: Chiba University

Hypothesis

The education program will improve the preparedness of older Chinese migrants for long-term care.

Conclusion

The education program improved participants’ status of preparing for long-term care.

Supporting Evidence

  • The median PFCN-14 total scores improved from 40.00% before the intervention to 48.50% one month after.
  • There were significant differences in PFCN-14 scores before and after the intervention.

Takeaway

This study shows that an education program can help older Chinese people in Japan get ready for long-term care.

Methodology

A before-after study using the PFCN-14 and AAQ questionnaires, analyzed with descriptive statistics and Friedman non-parametric repeated measures ANOVA.

Participant Demographics

Average age of participants was 73 years, with 63.6% being female.

Statistical Information

P-Value

P<0.001

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3579

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