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KMID : 1138720220480020001
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Korean Public Health Research
2022 Volume.48 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.17
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of a social prescribing pilot project for the elderly using a digital platform in the COVID-19 pandemic
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Yoon Hye-Jin
Kim Hae-Kyung
Kim Ji-Eon
Hong Eun-Bi
Shon Chang-Woo
Jin Ki-Nam
Jeong Hyoung-Sun
Choi Jin-Hee
Nam Eun-Woo
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Abstract
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Objectives: As COVID-19 is prolonged, restrictions on movement due to social distancing are adversely affecting the psychological and social health of the elderly. In this study, a social prescribing pilot project was conducted using a digital platform, and its effectiveness was identified.
Method: A mixed method was conducted that combines quantitative and qualitative research, and a total of 34 participants were included. For quantitative research, homogeneity test of the experimental group and control group, comparison of pre-post scores for measurement variables, and differences in score change were confirmed. In the case of qualitative research, the experiences felt by the subjects were confirmed by using the narrative inquiry method. The period is from April 23 to June 25, 2021, and pre- and post-tests were conducted in the first and last weeks, respectively. The intervention program was conducted once a week for 8 weeks, and data were collected through one-on-one surveys and focus group interviews. The intervention program was a ‘Music storytelling program’ and was conducted using Zoom, a digital platform.
Results: Compared with the control group, the experimental group showed significantly improved social support (Z=2.82, p=.005) and life satisfaction (Z=2.60, p=.009) scores and significantly decreased depression scores (Z=-2.43, p=.015). And the cognitive function (Z=1.31, p=.189) did not show a significant change. As a result of a focus group interview with 6 participants, the subjects answered that they had experienced ‘relieving the frustration caused by COVID-19’, ‘the enjoyment of programs using digital platforms’, and ‘expanding social networks’.
Conclusion: It was confirmed that the social prescribing pilot project using a digital platform was effective in promoting the psychological and social health of the elderly, and it is thought that it will have a positive effect on revitalizing the community stagnated by COVID-19. Furthermore, this study can be provided as evidence to seek a new way of social prescribing as a part of Korea's community care policy.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, social prescribing, digital platform, older adults, community care
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