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Pilot testing the effectiveness of the Healthy Ageing Supported by Internet and Community programme for promoting healthy lifestyles for people over 65 years of age.
- Source :
- Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences; Sep2020, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p636-647, 12p, 10 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Active ageing is associated with physical, social and mental wellbeing, as well as the participation and integration of older people in society. Currently, demographic changes represent a major challenge while reinforcing the need to improve our current understanding of active ageing and promote appropriate interventions suitable for older people. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the impact of the Healthy Ageing Supported by Internet and Community training programme for acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for adopting a healthy lifestyle in community‐dwelling adults over 65 years of age. This study was conducted between 2015 and 2016 and was based on a convenience sample of individuals who responded to questionnaires. The study participants comprised all those who were included in the training programme (n = 71, 47 mentors and 24 participants in peer groups). The statistical analysis demonstrated the effectiveness of the programme regarding feasibility and expected results (p < 0.05 for most items, individually, as well as for the total scores of each test dimension). The programme was based on peer group training and the use of information and communication technologies and proved to be effective for acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for adopting a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, increased health scores were obtained in the physical, mental and social domains. It could also be beneficial for other groups of older people in order to support their integration into society, enhance their social skills and decrease any feelings of loneliness and rejection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ABILITY
BEHAVIOR modification
CLINICAL trials
FACTOR analysis
HEALTH behavior
INTERNET
MENTORING
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
STATISTICAL sampling
SELF-efficacy
STATISTICS
TRAINING
PILOT projects
AFFINITY groups
DATA analysis
COMMUNITY-based social services
PRE-tests & post-tests
INDEPENDENT living
HEALTH literacy
EVALUATION of human services programs
DATA analysis software
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
ACTIVE aging
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02839318
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 145340482
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.12765