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Medical self-care education for elders: A controlled trial to evaluate impact

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  • Nelson, E.C.
  • McHugo, G.
  • Schnurr, P.
  • Devito, C.
  • Roberts, E.
  • Simmons, J.
  • Zubkoff, W.

Abstract

We conducted a trial to evaluate the impact of medical self-care education on 330 elders whose average age was 71. The test group participated in a 13-session educational intervention with training in clinical medicine, life-style, and use of health services. The comparison group received a two-hour lecture-demonstration. Both groups were assessed pre-intervention, post-intervention, and one year after entry. The results indicate medical self-care instruction: produces substantial improvements, that were sustained for one year, in health knowledge, skills performance, and skills confidence; stimulates many attempts to improve life-style; and generates improvements in life quality. The program had little influence on utilization of medical care or health status.

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  • Nelson, E.C. & McHugo, G. & Schnurr, P. & Devito, C. & Roberts, E. & Simmons, J. & Zubkoff, W., 1984. "Medical self-care education for elders: A controlled trial to evaluate impact," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 74(12), pages 1357-1362.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.74.12.1357_9
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.74.12.1357
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