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KMID : 0939320130160010071
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Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2013 Volume.16 No. 1 p.71 ~ p.78
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The Effects of a Health Management Program on Health-promoting Lifestyle and Depression in Older Adults Living at Home
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Park Young-Rye
Yoo Yang-Gyeong
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was performed to identify the effects of a health management program on health-promoting lifestyle and depression for the elderly living at home. Methods: Study design was a quasi-experiment with one group pre-test and post-test. Twenty-four elderly were participated in this study. The health management program for the elderly consisted of health education, health consultation, and exercise. The program was conducted for 60 minutes, once a week for 10 weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test with SPSS/WIN 18.0 version. Results: After the health management program, health-promoting lifestyle (t=14.14, p<.001) and depression (t=-4.78, p=.001) in the elderly were significantly improved. Conclusion: The health management program was effective for the elderly. Further research is needed to validate the effects of this program including control groups and a larger sample.
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KEYWORD
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Health promotion, Lifestyle, Depression, Aged
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