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Promoting health among the institutionalized elderly.

J F Robertson

    Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    |June 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Health promotion research for institutionalized elderly is lacking. Long-term care nurses can lead studies on health promotion interventions, demonstrating lifestyle enhancement is possible in nursing homes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Health promotion is a nursing practice focus, yet research on institutionalized elderly is limited.
    • Previous research by other disciplines indicates benefits of humanistic approaches and lifestyle enhancement for nursing home residents.
    • Nurses in long-term care settings are well-positioned to conduct health promotion research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the need for nursing-led health promotion research in institutionalized elderly populations.
    • To emphasize the potential for lifestyle enhancement and positive outcomes in nursing home settings.
    • To establish the unique role of long-term care nurses in investigating health promotion interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on existing health promotion research in institutionalized settings.
    • Analysis of the current gap in nursing-focused research for the elderly in long-term care.
    • Identification of opportunities for empirical investigation by nurses.

    Main Results:

    • A significant gap exists in nursing research specifically targeting health promotion for institutionalized elderly.
    • Evidence suggests that humanistic approaches and lifestyle modifications are beneficial and feasible in nursing homes.
    • Long-term care nurses possess the ideal vantage point to conduct such research.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing research must expand to include health promotion for institutionalized elderly.
    • Lifestyle enhancement interventions are viable and beneficial for this population.
    • Long-term care nurses are crucial for advancing evidence-based health promotion practices in nursing homes.

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