J Korean Acad Nurs.  2004 Dec;34(7):1194-1204.

The Effects of an Elderly Health Promotion Program on Health Promotion Lifestyles, Health Status and Quality of Life in the Elderly

• Park JS

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to identify the effect of an elderly health promotion program on health promotion lifestyles, health status, and quality of life in the elderly. METHOD: The research design was a nonequivalent control group pre post experimental design. Thirty two elderly persons were in the experimental group and the other thirty two elderly were in the control group. A 16 week health promotion program was given to the experimental group. The measurement tools were HPLP II, grip strength, back lift strength, flexibility, body fat percentile, blood sugar, serum cholesterol, and quality of life. RESULT: The experimental group showed a higer score of health promoting lifestyles, flexibility, grip strength, back lift strength, and quality of life. There were no differences in body fat percentiles, blood sugar and serum cholesterol between the experimental and control group. CONCLUSION: This health promotion program for elderly can be recommended as an effective nursing intervention for elderly in a community.

Keyword

Elderly; Health promotion program; HPLP; Health status; Quality of life

MeSH Terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
*Health Behavior
*Health Promotion
*Health Status
Humans
Life Style
Male
*Quality of Life