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COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND MOTIVATION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE AGING WITH DISABILITIES (CHAMP-D)
Author(s) -
Patricia Heyn,
James Carollo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
innovation in aging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2399-5300
DOI - 10.1093/geroni/igz038.270
Subject(s) - health promotion , quality of life (healthcare) , gerontology , health care , psychology , promotion (chess) , health management system , physical health , health assessment , nursing , medicine , mental health , public health , alternative medicine , psychiatry , politics , pathology , political science , law , economics , economic growth
We developed a Comprehensive Health Assessment and Motivation program (CHAMP-D) focused on self-health promotion and management for people aging with disabilities. The goal of the CHAMP-D is to enhance healthy lifestyle, self-health management and communications with the care team by a person-centered Health Passport tool. All study participants underwent comprehensive health, physical, and blood laboratory evaluation. CHAMP-D results were formatted into an easy to follow health passport. A follow-up survey evaluated the CHAMP-D on 59 respondents and 77% found the recommendations to be achievable and reported improved quality of life (QoL). Other improvements were noted in in self-care (54%), physical activity (49%), and diet (24%). 51% of the participants shared the Health Passport with their PCP. Overall, the CHAMP-D had a positive impact on participants’ self-reported health, self-care, and wellbeing. Empowering individuals with disabilities to take an active role in self-managing their health is feasible and can impact their QoL.

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