THE Effect of the Elderly Health Promotion Model in the Elderly Clubs: Health Area Region 7
Keywords:
Health Promotion, Elderly, Wellness Plan, Elderly clubAbstract
Background: Health promotion among older adults is vital for enhancing self-care capacity and transferring knowledge from health institutions to communities and families.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of a health promotion model using individualized wellness plans among elderly club members in Health Region 7, Thailand.
Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental design approach was employed. A total of 616 older adults were recruited from 16 elderly clubs across four provinces. The intervention consisted of the program “smart walk, smart brain, smart emotion, and smart eat course,” combined with wellness plans, implemented for six months. Health outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention using a paired t-test and McNemar’s Chi-square test.
Results: Participants had a mean age of 69.56 ± 5.69 years (range 60–88), and 75.5% were female. After the intervention, the six-month prevalence of falls decreased significantly from 8.8% to 5.7% (P = 0.02). Fall risk, measured by the Timed Up and Go test, improved from 12.11 ± 7.48 seconds to 10.64 ± 6.91 seconds (P < 0.001). Cognitive function, assessed by the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT), increased from 8.55 ± 1.27 to 8.71 ± 1.27 points (P = 0.004).
Conclusion: Integrating wellness plans into elderly club programs effectively reduces the risk of falls and enhances both physical and cognitive outcomes. Community participation is crucial for promoting sustainable health and enhancing the quality of life among older adults.
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