Impact of self-management education on the functional health status of older adults with heart disease

Gerontologist. 1992 Aug;32(4):438-43. doi: 10.1093/geront/32.4.438.

Abstract

This paper presents findings from the evaluation of a self-management education program based on self-regulation principles. Older men and women (N = 324) were randomly assigned to program and control groups. Outcomes were measured using the Sickness Impact Profile. Twelve months following baseline data collection, psychosocial functioning of program participants was significantly better than that of controls. Different program effects were noted when results were analyzed by participant gender.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Health Status Indicators*
  • Heart Diseases / psychology
  • Heart Diseases / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Quality of Life*
  • Random Allocation
  • Self Care*
  • United States