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Direct linkClark, Noreen M.; Janz, Nancy K.; Dodge, Julia A.; Lin, Xihong; Trabert, Britton L.; Kaciroti, Niko; Mosca, Lori; Wheeler, John R.; Keteyian, Steven – Health Education & Behavior, 2014
A randomized controlled trial of two formats of a program (Women Take PRIDE) to enhance management of heart disease by patients was conducted. Older women (N = 575) were randomly assigned to a group or self-directed format or to a control group. Data regarding symptoms, functional health status, and weight were collected at baseline and at 4, 12,…
Descriptors: Diseases, Heart Disorders, Females, Intervention
Ashida, Sato; Kaphingst, Kimberly A.; Goodman, Melody; Schafer, Ellen J. – Health Education & Behavior, 2013
Older individuals play a critical role in disseminating family health history (FHH) information that can facilitate disease prevention among younger family members. This study evaluated the characteristics of older adults and their familial networks associated with two types of communication ("have shared" and "intend to share…
Descriptors: Health, Older Adults, Regression (Statistics), Diseases
Peer reviewedProctor, Enola K.; And Others – Health & Social Work, 1996
Addresses the extent to which discharge plans for elderly patients with congestive heart failure were implemented as planned, tested the consequences of implementation problems, and identified factors associated with implementation problems. Implications for hospital discharge planners and home health care are discussed. (KW)
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Frail Elderly, Health, Heart Disorders
Middleton, Renee Annette – 1991
Older persons (55 years and older) with cardiovascular disease are at increased risk for hospital readmission when compared to other subgroups of our population. This issue presents an economic problem, a concern for the quality and type of care provided, and an urgent need to implement innovative strategies designed to reduce the rising cost of…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Happiness, Health, Heart Disorders
Peer reviewedDamush, Teresa M.; Smith, David M.; Perkins, Anthony J.; Dexter, Paul R.; Smith, Faye – Gerontologist, 2004
Purpose: In our study, we sought to improve the accuracy of predicting the risk of hospitalization and to identify older, inner-city patients who could be targeted for preventive interventions. Design and Methods: Participants (56% were African American) in a randomized trial were from a primary care practice and included 1,041 patients living in…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Urban Areas, Patients, Risk
Download full textJacobs, Bella; Ventura-Merkel, Catherine – 1986
Fifteen lessons contain low-vocabulary, high interest reading materials on health issues to enhance the learning of the new older reader. Each lesson is preceded by tutor guidelines with specific goals and objectives and review exercises. The materials are useful in either one-to-one or small-group tutoring. Reading selections in the lessons,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Aging (Individuals)
