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Evidence-based programs for older persons in the Americas
Patricia Morsch1, Martha Pelaez1, Enrique Vega1
1Pan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Summary
Promoting healthy aging in older adults is crucial. Evidence-based self-management programs enhance abilities, improve quality of life, and can reduce healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Aging populations and increased chronic conditions necessitate improved health system support for older adults.
- Healthy aging requires enhancing older adults' capacities, particularly self-management skills.
- Evidence-based programs are effective in improving health outcomes and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation history of a self-management program in the Region of the Americas.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for implementing evidence-based programs for older adults.
- To provide examples for disseminating self-management programs in the Region.
Main Methods:
- Case study of a self-management program implementation.
- Analysis of implementation history, barriers, and facilitators.
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection on program effectiveness and adoption.
Main Results:
- The report details the journey of a self-management program's rollout.
- Key challenges and success factors influencing program adoption were identified.
- Lessons learned offer insights for future evidence-based program dissemination.
Conclusions:
- Self-management programs are vital for enabling healthy aging and improving older adults' well-being.
- Understanding implementation dynamics is essential for successful program scaling.
- The findings provide a roadmap for health systems in the Americas to foster self-management support.
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