Feasibility and effectiveness of a cosmetic intervention program for institutionalized older women in Japan.

ABSTRACT: We examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a cosmetic intervention program for frail older women. Thirty-nine older adults (83.0 ± 8.65 years) from two nursing homes in Tokyo were allocated to a cosmetic (intervention: n = 27) or a light-exercise (control: n = 12) group according to their nursing home residence. Both groups attended weekly classes over a 5-week period from May to June 2009. The program feasibility was examined using class participation, class attendance, and program adherence rates, while the effectiveness of the program was examined using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and participants' engagement in positive activities (i.e., engaging in social activities and going outside). The intervention group showed significantly higher rates on all feasibility measures

SUBMITTER: Hayakawa Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4929069 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature