Effects of Sequential Participation in Evidence-Based Health and Wellness Programs Among Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Evidence suggests participation in evidence-based programs by older adults is effective, yet most studies focus on participation in a single evidence-based program, leaving repeated participation insufficiently understood. We aimed to compare participation in multiple evidence-based programs (repeaters) versus a single evidence-based program (nonrepeaters).

Research design and methods

Secondary data analysis was conducted on pre-post longitudinal data targeting older adults participating in evidence-based program(s) in Texas (2013-2016). Surveys included sociodemographic and health-related indicators (e.g., self-rated health, health behaviors, and falls-risks). Mixed-effects models examined pre-post changes in health-related indicators.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6177023 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature