The study aims to demonstrate that this integrated program effectively enhances health literacy and contributes positively to the overall well-being and quality of life of older adults. Health Literacy,Quality of Life,Health Promotion Program,Aromatherapy,Successful Aging,Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental group will join the health promotion of aromatherapy course once a week, 120 minutes each time, for 8 weeks.,The control group keep normal activities, no intervention will be made dur
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention No treatment
Experimental group,Control group
Sponsors
Mackay Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 95 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female, 65-95 years old. 2. Those who have no allergic reaction to essential oils. 3. Those who have no aversion to fragrance. 4. Those with clear consciousness and no cognitive impairment and mental disorders. 5. Those who are willing to participate in this experimental research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those who have allergic to essential oils. 2. Unable to participate in the course due to smell or hearing impairment, it is not suitable to participate. 3. Bedridden for a long time or unable to take care of oneself. 4. Suffering from severe dementia or mental illness.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Enhance health literacy pre and post intervention Taiwan Health Literacy Scale,Quality of Life pre and post intervention WHOQOL-BREF (Taiwanese version) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scale pre and post intervention DASS-21 | — |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Public ContactFang Yu Cheng
Institute of Long-term Care, MacKay Medical University
Outcome results
None listed