Breaking boundaries: integration of sports and medicine in the community elderly service model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China possesses the largest aging population globally and is experiencing the most rapid demographic transitions, presenting substantial public health challenges. In response, the Healthy China strategy has emphasized the integration of sports and medicine as a key initiative for monitoring and promotion, with a particular focus on community services. This study employed grounded theory classification coding to identify core concepts and key factors. It systematically constructed a theoretical model for integrating sports and medicine into community elderly services, while conducting a developmental pathway analysis that compares major international models with China's practical approach. The overarching aim was to jointly advance public health and enhance the nation's o

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849476 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature