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A nursing response to the needs of the elderly
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
|March 3, 1998
Summary
This study introduces a community health program for older adults, utilizing volunteer nurses and consumers to improve health and quality of life, thereby reducing institutionalization. The program focuses on the needs of well and frail elderly individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Community Health Nursing
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Aging is a significant societal trend requiring enhanced health and quality of life for the elderly.
- Preventing institutionalization is a key goal in geriatric care.
- There is a need for innovative health promotion programs for community-dwelling older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment of a novel health promotion program for community-dwelling well and frail elderly.
- To detail the program's structure, curriculum, and target population needs.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness and benefits to the nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive health promotion program.
- Collaboration between volunteer nurses and consumers.
- Focus on community-based care for the elderly.
- Evaluation of the program against other initiatives.
Main Results:
- The program was successfully established, addressing specific needs of the elderly population.
- A detailed curriculum was developed and implemented.
- Initial evaluation suggests positive outcomes and benefits for the nursing profession.
Conclusions:
- Community-based health promotion programs involving nurses and consumers are effective for the elderly.
- Such programs can improve health status and quality of life, potentially preventing institutionalization.
- The initiative offers advantages for nursing practice and professional development.