Abstract

Engaging in physical activity can help older adults to take part in community activities, maintain relationships, and initiate new friendships, thus preventing loneliness and depression. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to evaluate whether participation in physical activity improved depressive symptoms in 15 older adults at a local senior center. Pender's health promotion model was used to determine nursing and behavioral science views on components that affect health behavior.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10140038; ProQuest document ID: 1806130693. The author still retains copyright.

Karen Lee Fahey

Author Details

Karen Lee Fahey, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Omicron Mu

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Activity for Seniors, Mental Health, Quality of Care

Advisor

Patricia A. Schweickert

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Walden University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-05-28

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