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Effect of a multi-disciplinary active aging intervention among community elders
Ying-Chen Chi1, Chen-Long Wu1,2,3, Hsiang-Te Liu4
1Department of Healthcare Information and Management, Ming Chuan University, 5 De Ming Rd., Gui Shan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Medicine
|December 23, 2021
Summary
A multi-disciplinary intervention program significantly improved active aging, mental health, and social participation in community-based elderly individuals. This approach enhances healthy life cognition and well-being in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Active aging is a key paradigm for older adults' lifestyles.
- Community-based elderly populations often require targeted support.
- Previous interventions may lack a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a multi-disciplinary intervention program.
- To assess improvements in active aging among community-dwelling older adults.
Main Methods:
- A two-arm trial comparing an intervention group with a control group.
- Intervention included physical activity, health management, cognitive training, emotional skills, family relations, and internet use.
- Assessments of healthy life, mental health, social participation, and active aging were conducted at baseline, week 7, and week 19.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed statistically significant improvements across all measured outcomes (P < .001).
- Key improvements were observed in healthy life, mental health, social participation, and active aging.
- Generalized estimating equations confirmed the study group's superior outcomes compared to the control.
Conclusions:
- Multi-disciplinary interventions effectively enhance healthy life cognition, mental health, social participation, and active aging in the elderly.
- The findings provide strong evidence supporting the promotion of such programs.
- Community-based interventions are vital for improving older adults' quality of life.
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