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Healthy Lifestyle Check. A computerized health screening program

K Martin1, L A Jarvis, B Beale

  • 1University of Western Sydney, Nepean, NSW, Australia.

Computers in Nursing
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The Healthy Lifestyle Check program identified significant gaps in cancer screenings and prevalent risk-taking behaviors like excessive alcohol consumption and low exercise levels among participants. This tool also serves as an educational resource for nursing students.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Promotion
  • Nursing Education
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • The Healthy Lifestyle Check (HLC) program is a computerized tool designed to assess health status and identify risk factors.
  • It aims to promote healthy lifestyles and serves as an innovative teaching tool for nursing students.
  • The program integrates practice, education, and research within nursing curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the HLC program in surveying health status and risk factors.
  • To assess the program's utility as a teaching tool for nursing students.
  • To identify specific health behaviors and screening deficits in the participant population.

Main Methods:

  • Participants completed self-report questionnaires on health history and behaviors.

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  • Objective measurements included cholesterol, blood pressure, height, and weight.
  • Feedback was delivered via on-screen displays, printed reports, and nurse counseling.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant lack of screening for testicular, prostatic, and cervical cancers was observed.
    • Deficiencies in breast self-examination and regular medical checkups were noted.
    • High levels of risk-taking behaviors, including excessive alcohol consumption and insufficient exercise, were prevalent.

    Conclusions:

    • The HLC program effectively collects data on health behaviors and screening status.
    • It provides valuable health information and counseling to participants.
    • The program successfully demonstrates the application of education and research in nursing practice for nursing students.