Economic evaluation of health promotion for older people-methodological problems and challenges

Economic evaluation of health promotion for older people-methodological problems and challenges

BACKGROUND The support of health promotion activities for older people gains societal relevance in terms of enhancing the health and well-being of older people with a view to the efficient use of financial resources in the healthcare sector. Health economic evaluations have become an important instrument to support decision-making processes in many countries. Sound evidence on the cost-effectiv...

Health promotion targeting older people

Health is determined by behavior in many ways. The most well-known types of health-related behavior – smoking, alcohol use and exercise/eating habits – are only a selection of the behavioral aspects of health. A healthy lifestyle can be promoted by various means, ranging from educational and counseling programs to financial incentives for a healthy lifestyle. These interventions are further off...

Diabetes, Older People and Exercise: Recommendations for Health Promotion Programs.

Around 346 million people globally have diabetes. As this figure is estimated to double by 2030 (WHO, 2015), the time is now for health professionals to be proactive rather than reactive in managing diabetes. One way to achieve this in older people is through physical activity and exercise. Disciplines Medicine and Health Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences Publication Details Middleton, ...

Motivational Interviewing and Health Promotion of Older Adults

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Overview on health promotion for older people in the Netherlands