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Research Article
Health education: A systematic review of the most effective approaches to health education for older adults
Author(s): Kelly Maneri*, Marina Celly Martins Ribeiro de Souza and Natalia de Cassia Horta
Health education is a method of cultivating knowledge about health topics. For older adults, common health education
topics include fall prevention, nutrition, exercise, and mental health. This systematic literature review seeks
to determine the most effective approach to health education for older adults. The searching method consisted of
seven key words that were accompanied by 10 descriptor terms that further specified relevant search results. After
assessing articles based on inclusion criteria, a total of 15 articles took part in the final review. The results of the
articles demonstrated improved health education for older adults with the incorporation of technology, gamification,
and group-based interventions. Establishing the positive outcomes of these interventions is a starting point for
developing advanced interventions for older adults... View More»
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