For whom is a health-promoting intervention effective? Predictive factors for performing activities of daily living independently.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health-promoting interventions tailored to support older persons to remain in their homes, so-called "ageing in place" is important for supporting or improving their health. The health-promoting programme "Elderly Persons in the Risk Zone," (EPRZ) was set up for this purpose and has shown positive results for maintaining independence in activities of daily living for older persons 80 years and above at 1- and 2 year follow-ups. The aim of this study was to explore factors for maintaining independence in the EPRZ health-promoting programme.

Methods

Total of 459 participants in the original trial was included in the analysis; 345 in the programme arm and 114 in the control arm. Thirteen variables, including demographic, health, and programme-specific indicators, wer

SUBMITTER: Dahlin-Ivanoff S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5052718 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature