Health promotion and older people: the role of the general practitioner in Australia in promoting healthy ageing

Sims, Jane; Kerse, Ngaire; Naccarella, Lucio; Long, Hongyan

doi:10.1111/j.1467-842x.2000.tb01592.x

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“…Increased longevity health promotion behaviors become even more important particularly with regard to maintaining function and independence and improving quality of life [2].…”

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The Relationship between Health Promoting Behaviors and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents in Kayseri

Şenol

Ünalan

Soyuer

et al. 2014

Journal of Geriatrics

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Background and Aims. Healthy lifestyle behaviors are the major determinant of both prevention health and health related quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between health-promoting behaviors and quality of life of elderly individuals living in nursing homes. Methods. The study was performed between October 2008 and 2009, in the city of Kayseri in Turkey, upon 136 individuals, aged 65 and above, living in the Gazioglu Nursing Home. A sociodemographic questionnaire, Standardized Mini Mental Test, Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors Profile (HPLP), and WHOQOL-OLD module were used for the gathering of data. Results. The overall HPLP and quality of life (QoL) scores were 118.06 ± 20.54 and 43.45 ± 10.30, respectively. More than half of the participants have higher points than the mean QoL scores. The HPLP scores of these subjects were significantly higher compared to those with lower points than mean QoL scores. There was a positive relationship between the overall HPLP and WHOQOL-OLD mean scores, except for the autonomy and sensorial function domains. Conclusions. The study result showed that health-promoting behaviors are positively associated with better quality of life scores in the elderly subjects living in a nursing home.

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“…Increased longevity health promotion behaviors become even more important particularly with regard to maintaining function and independence and improving quality of life [2].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Relationship between Health Promoting Behaviors and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents in Kayseri

Şenol

Ünalan

Soyuer

et al. 2014

Journal of Geriatrics

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“…Generally there is a direct relationship between physical activity and high level of education, considering the physical activity components of a healthy lifestyle, higher awareness in people with higher education is justifiable [22][23][24]. Based on research findings, the average knowledge score of studied population has decreased with increasing age; the average attitude score of studied population has decreased with increasing age and also the average practice score of studied population has decreased with increasing age.…”

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Elderly Awareness on Healthy Lifestyle during Aging

Taheri¹,

Mohammadi²,

Paknia³

et al. 2013

Trop Med Surg

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Background: Lifestyle choices are associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality. As Iran started to experience population ageing, it is important to consider and address the elderly people's needs and concerns, which might have direct impacts on their wellbeing and quality of life. Aim:There have been only a few researches into different aspects of life of the elderly population in Iran. So, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of elderly people in Tehran, Iran. Setting and design:This is a cross-sectional study that conducted in Tehran, Iran.Methods and material: Self-administered structured questionnaire was designed to measure knowledge, attitude and practice about healthy life style. The questionnaire completed by 412 elderly people during 2012. Statistical analysis used:Cronbach's alpha coefficient, Pearson correlation coefficient and analysis of variance were used in data. A higher score means better. Results:The mean score of males was significantly higher than in females. Furthermore, the average score of elderly membership in social activities was our findings revealed that the elderly have a low level of knowledge, attitude and performance towards healthy life style. Conclusion:It seems designing a comprehensive program regarding a healthy lifestyle in this population to be of prime necessity. So, our results suggest measuring the quality of life and general health status in elderly people.

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“…It is also affected by individual factors such as their health care providers' beliefs and attitudes (Lin et al, 2011;Resnick, 2003a), encouragement by health care staff (Sims, Kerse, Naccarella, & Long, 2000), special motivation requirements (Resnick, 2003a), accessibility of resources (Gallant & Dorn, 2001;Tishler, McCarthy, Rind, & Hamel, 2000), their number of chronic illnesses, and their mental, physical, and cognitive states (Gallant & Dorn, 2001;Resnick, 2003a;Resnick & Spellbring, 2000). In addition to individual factors, other factors that influence older adults' participation in health-promoting activities include models and approaches to care (Berg, Hedelin, & Sarvimäki, 2005;Resnick, 2003b), health expenses (Lucas, Orshan, & Cook, 2000), deficiencies in procedures and processes (Resnick, 2003a), shortages of staff and social exclusion (Toofany, 2008), and nurses' consideration of care and practices from solely the medical perspective (Berg et al, 2005).…”

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Impact of Nursing Care Services on Self-Efficacy Perceptions and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Nursing Home Residents

Kulakçı¹,

Emıroğlu²

2013

Research in Gerontological Nursing

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of tailored individualized nursing care services on the self-efficacy perceptions and healthy lifestyle behaviors of older adults living in a nursing home in Turkey. This outcomes evaluation research used a quasi-experimental study design in which outcomes evaluations were repeated within time intervals in a single group. The study sample included 30 older adults. Nursing diagnoses and interventions were identified using the Omaha System. The impact of implemented nursing care services was evaluated using the Self-Efficacy Scale and Healthy Life-Style Behaviours Scale II. A total of 3,024 nursing interventions were performed, and self-efficacy perceptions and healthy lifestyle behaviors of older nursing home residents were significantly increased in a positive manner (p < 0.05). The results suggest that nurses should assess self-efficacy perceptions and healthy lifestyle behaviors of older adults and that nursing care services directed at health promotion of older adults should be maintained.

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Health promotion and older people: the role of the general practitioner in Australia in promoting healthy ageing

Cited by 33 publications

References 41 publications

The Relationship between Health Promoting Behaviors and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents in Kayseri

The Relationship between Health Promoting Behaviors and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents in Kayseri

Elderly Awareness on Healthy Lifestyle during Aging

Impact of Nursing Care Services on Self-Efficacy Perceptions and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Nursing Home Residents

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