Bibi R, Buriro NA, Yan Z, Khan H, Tian Y, Thakur AR, Amin-Ullah. Effectiveness of blended happy age education program (B-HAEP) on active aging promotion among pre-disable community dwelling older adults in Pakistan.
Geriatr Nurs 2024;
56:291-303. [PMID:
38412636 DOI:
10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.02.001]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Addressing aging related functional declines in older adults has become a top priority for countries around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a blended happy age education program in promoting active aging among community-based pre-disable older adults.
METHODS
We conducted a two-arm trial study in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups using a computer-generated random sequence of 150 participants.
RESULTS
Blended Happy Age Education Program (BHAEP) reduced time for 3 m walk (Estimated mean 19.5 ± 3.4 to 13.7 ± 1.3, effect size ηp² = 0.98, (P < 0.001). The current level of happiness improved in B-HAEP group from 4.7 ± 1.05 scores to 7.8 ± 1.6, P < 0.001, effect size (ηp² = 0.540). Healthy lifestyle significantly improved (P < 0.001, ηp² = 0.4).
CONCLUSIONS
B-HAEP can be an effective intervention strategy to promote active aging in older adults with risk for immobility.
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