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Effectiveness of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model-Based Sarcopenia Prevention Program for Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
| Title: | Effectiveness of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model-Based Sarcopenia Prevention Program for Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study. |
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| Authors: | Kim Y; Graduate School and., Kim G; College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Daegu, Republic of Korea. |
| Source: | Journal of gerontological nursing [J Gerontol Nurs] 2026 Jan; Vol. 52 (1), pp. 33-42. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 19. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: C. Slack Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7510258 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 0098-9134 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00989134 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Gerontol Nurs Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Thorofare, N.J., C. Slack. |
| MeSH Terms: | Sarcopenia*/prevention & control , Motivation*, Humans ; Aged ; Male ; Female ; Republic of Korea ; Aged, 80 and over ; Quality of Life ; Exercise ; Information Motivation Behavioral Skills Model |
| Abstract: | Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of an information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model-based sarcopenia prevention program. Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 50 older adults from senior centers in South Korea, divided into experimental (n = 25) and control (n = 25) groups. The 12-session intervention program spanned 6 weeks, comprising structured physical activity exercises, nutritional education focusing on protein and vitamin D intake, and motivational strategies aimed at sustaining behavior change. Data were analyzed, applying logistic regression, t tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests for group comparisons. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in physical performance (odds ratio [OR] = 2.37, 95% confidence interval [1.42, 107.74], p = .002) and sarcopenia-related quality of life (t = 8.02, p < .001). However, no significant changes in muscle mass (OR = 3.12, p = 1.000) or muscle strength (OR = 2.00, p = .153) were observed. Conclusion: The IMB model-based program improved physical performance and quality of life in older adults, making it a viable nursing intervention for sarcopenia prevention. Further studies should explore long-term adherence and intervention effectiveness over extended periods. |
| Competing Interests: | Disclosure: The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20251118 Date Completed: 20251224 Latest Revision: 20251224 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| DOI: | 10.3928/00989134-20251111-03 |
| PMID: | 41252727 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 0098-9134 |
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| DOI: | 10.3928/00989134-20251111-03 |