[Development of a web-based senescence preparation education program for successful aging for middle-aged adults].
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to develop a web-based senescence preparation education program to promote successful aging.


METHODS
This program was developed based on Network-Based Instructional System Design (NBISD) model, using the following 5 processes: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The program was operated for 10 weeks from March 17 to May 25, 2008.


RESULTS
There were 4 menu bars, introduction, related data, lecture room, and communication on the main page. In the operation of this program, HTML, ASP, JAVA Script, Namo web editor, Edit Plus, Front Page and multimedia technology were applied. The program content consisted of understanding elderly people, physical health, activity & exercise, nutrition, medication use, psychological health, intellectual health, understanding death, welfare system and leisure activity.


CONCLUSIONS
This program could be a useful means to provide senescence preparation information to middle-aged adults. Also, it is expected to offer individualized learning opportunities to many learners in various settings. Nurses should further develop and facilitate various learning strategies including web- based programs for elder care.
Jung
Young-Mi
YM
Department of Nursing, Daegu Haany University, Daegu, Korea. youngmi@dhu.ac.kr
D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012984:Software; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires