Evaluation of a knowledge-attitude-practice model based narrative life education program for community-dwelling older adults: a mixed-methods feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global aging population presents challenges that are particularly acute in China. Older Chinese adults' attitudes towards death significantly impact their quality of life. Death education is crucial for promoting positive perspectives on life and death. Narrative education offers a promising approach to facilitating death education. Integrating the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) model into death education will enhance the feasibility and acceptability of death education programs.

Methods

This mixed-methods feasibility study included a quasi-experimental trial and semi-structured interviews. Older adults in the intervention group (N = 27) received a 6-week KAP-based narrative life education program in addition to standard community health education; particip

SUBMITTER: Xie X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11194897 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature