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. 2014 Jul 4:8:959-70.
doi: 10.2147/PPA.S62411. eCollection 2014.

Effect of a health coaching self-management program for older adults with multimorbidity in nursing homes

Yeon-Hwan Park  1 , HeeKyung Chang  2
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Effect of a health coaching self-management program for older adults with multimorbidity in nursing homes

Yeon-Hwan Park et al. Patient Prefer Adherence. .

Abstract

Background and aims: Although a growing number of older people are suffering from multimorbidity, most of the health problems related to multimorbidity can be improved by self-management. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a health coaching self-management program for older adults with multimorbidity in nursing homes.

Methods: Older adults with multimorbidity from one nursing home in Korea were randomly allocated to either an intervention group (n=22) or conventional group (n=21). Participants in the intervention group met face to face with the researchers twice a week for 8 weeks, during which time the researchers engaged them in goal setting and goal performance using the strategies in the health coaching self-management program. Regular care was provided to the other participants in the conventional group.

Results: Participants in the intervention group had significantly better outcomes in exercise behaviors (P=0.015), cognitive symptom management (P=0.004), mental stress management/relaxation (P=0.023), self-rated health (P=0.002), reduced illness intrusiveness (P<0.001), depression (P<0.001), and social/role activities limitations (P<0.001). In addition, there was a significant time-by-group interaction in self-efficacy (P=0.036). According to the goal attainment scales, their individual goals of oral health and stress reduction were achieved.

Conclusion: The health coaching self-management program was successfully implemented in older adults with multimorbidity in a nursing home. Further research is needed to develop and evaluate the long-term effects of an intervention to enhance adherence to self-management and quality of life for older adults with multimorbidity.

Keywords: RCT; chronic diseases; nursing intervention; older adults.

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Structure of the HCSMP. Abbreviation: HCSMP, health coaching self-management program.
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Flow chart for randomized trial.
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Figure 3
Changes of average GAS in intervention group (n=22). Abbreviation: GAS, Goal Attainment Scaling.
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