title: Effect of an Integrated Health Management Program Based on Successful Aging in Korean Women.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study evaluates the efficacy of an integrated health management program (IHMP) based on successful aging in older women.
  
  
  METHODS
  A single group pretest and posttest research design was employed, with a sample of 33 older Korean women over 60 years registered in a public health center. The intervention, including exercise, health education, and social activities, was performed 3 hr per week for 12 weeks.
  
  
  METHODS
  Demographic characteristics, body composition, physical fitness, biomarkers, depression, and social support were measured. Data were analyzed with a Wilcoxon signed-rank test, statistical significance levels were set at p < .05.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After the intervention, body mass index was significantly decreased (p = .003) and skeletal muscle mass was significantly increased (p = .002). Chair stand (p = .023) and straight walking test (p < .001) were significantly improved. Systolic blood pressure (p < .003), diastolic blood pressure (p = .030), and blood cholesterol (p = .011) were significantly decreased. Depression (p = .043) was significantly decreased, and social support (p < .001) was significantly increased.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Adopting and maintaining an IHMP can be useful to promote physical, psychological, and social functioning that lead to successful aging in older Korean women.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Woosuk University, Wanju, Korea.
authors.forename: Okhee
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Woosuk University, Wanju, Korea.
authors.forename: Hye Gyeong
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Cha
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Woosuk University, Wanju, Korea.
authors.forename: Soo Jung
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Department of Sport, Woosuk University, Wanju, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun-Choul
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
authors.forename: Hee Sun
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003863:Depression / Q000517:prevention & control; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D056910:Republic of Korea; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support; D016387:Women's Health
keywords: aged; biological markers; body composition; depression; health management; physical fitness; program evaluation; social support; women's health