Biometric outcomes of a geriatric health promotion programme

A geriatric health promotion programme was conducted to determine biometric changes in cardiovascular, nutritional and musculoskeletal status. Sixty‐seven older adults participated in the study. The experimental group of 34 elderly subjects showed statistically significant increases in flexibility a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of advanced nursing 1988-11, Vol.13 (6), p.710-715
1. Verfasser: Higgins, Patricia Grant
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A geriatric health promotion programme was conducted to determine biometric changes in cardiovascular, nutritional and musculoskeletal status. Sixty‐seven older adults participated in the study. The experimental group of 34 elderly subjects showed statistically significant increases in flexibility and high density lipoprotein with significant decreases in resting pulse rate, blood pressure, total cholesterol, weight and skinfold measures. The overall results of the wellness programme showed significant improvements in the physical health status of older adults.
ISSN:0309-2402
1365-2648
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2648.1988.tb00561.x