Using Education Technology as a Proactive Approach to Healthy Ageing

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Health Promotion
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Bone Health in the Park is an Irish online resource focused on bone health, healthy aging, and falls prevention.
• The program was developed by an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and an Education Technologist.
• It targets healthcare professionals, clients, families, and informal carers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on core deliverables from the Bone Health in the Park program (2010-2015).
• To provide insights into the program's development.
• To detail the clinical effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning in health promotion.

Main Methods:

• Utilized storytelling as a primary educational method.
• Employed technology-enhanced learning strategies.
• Focused on health promotion initiatives for bone health and falls risk prevention.

Main Results:

• The program successfully delivered core educational resources between 2010 and 2015.
• Insights into the development process of the educational materials were gained.
• Evidence of clinical effectiveness was observed through technology-enhanced learning.

Conclusions:

• The Bone Health in the Park program effectively utilized technology and storytelling for health promotion.
• The initiative demonstrated clinical effectiveness in improving bone health and falls prevention knowledge.
• The program serves as a valuable model for online health education resources.