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Health Outcomes Following the Health-Promoting "Reflective STRENGTH-Giving Dialogue" Intervention Among
Cecilia Åberg1, Catharina Gillsjö1,2, Mia Berglund1
1School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
|June 11, 2026
Summary
The Reflective STRENGTH-Giving Dialogues intervention positively impacted older adults' well-being and health, supporting healthy aging. Healthcare professionals require training to effectively integrate these dialogues into care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Psychology
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Effective health interventions promote healthy aging in older adults.
- The Reflective STRENGTH-Giving Dialogues (STRENGTH) intervention supports older adults with long-term musculoskeletal pain.
- Previous findings suggest STRENGTH dialogues enhance well-being and alleviate pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the health effects of the STRENGTH intervention in community-dwelling older adults with long-term health issues.
- To extend previous findings on the STRENGTH intervention's impact.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was used with 47 older adults in Sweden.
- Questionnaires assessed well-being, health impact, depression, quality of life, and physical performance.
- Data were collected pre-intervention, during, and post-intervention (Autumn 2017-Spring 2018).
Main Results:
- Self-reports indicated immediate positive effects on perceived well-being and health problems.
- Longitudinal analysis showed positive trends, though no significant differences in health outcomes were detected between baseline and follow-up.
- The intervention involved healthcare professionals guiding older adults through dialogues to enhance well-being and life meaning.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals need supportive conditions and knowledge to integrate dialogues into care.
- Effective communication and dialogue are crucial for fostering healthy aging.
- The STRENGTH intervention highlights the potential of guided conversations in health and social care.
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