J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2006 Aug;13(2):257-268.

Effects of an Integrated Stress Management Program(ISMP) for the Elders in a Rural Community

• Kim JH
• Park MJ
• Kim HS
• Oh JJ
• Yu SJ
• Han KR

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was done to develop and evaluate the Integrated Stress Management Program (ISMP) for elders in rural communities. METHOD: ISMP consists of 6 educational programs to improve self-management behavior and therapeutic recreational activities and was developed by analyzing the published reports and through multidisciplinary cooperation.Effectiveness of the ISMP was evaluated by implementing the program with 53 rural elders living at home, one session a week of, 2 hours per session over, 6 weeks from March 14 to April. 22, 2005.
RESULTS
After participating in the program, participants' perceived levels of stress decreased(t=2.940, p<.05), and mood state (t=4.229, p<.001), life satisfaction(t=-4.911, p<.001), and perceived social support (t=-2.891, p<.05) increased significantly.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study demonstrated that the ISMP is an effective program for relieving stress level, and increasing positive mood, life satisfaction, and social support for elders in a rural community.

Keyword

Elders; Stress; Satisfaction; Affect; Social support

MeSH Terms

Rural Population*
Self Care