Publications by authors named "Sarah Remm"
Aim: To examine the associations between self-efficacy, resilience and healthy ageing among older people who have an acute hospital admission.
Design: A cross-sectional study.
Methods: Survey and medical record data were collected from older people on discharge from hospital.
Aims And Objectives: The aim of this integrative review was to investigate current literature exploring relationships between general self-efficacy and the healthy ageing of older people.
Background: Enhancing the health and well-being of older adults, while mitigating consequences of illness and frailty are important priorities in healthy ageing. General self-efficacy is closely associated with human behaviour and has been linked with improved health and well-being.
Article Synopsis
- Middle-aged individuals are showing more lifestyle risk factors for chronic diseases, but addressing these can improve health outcomes and quality of life.
- A study involving 34 middle-aged Australians revealed three key themes on their perceptions of support for lifestyle risk reduction: engagement with general practice, information provision, and sources of support.
- Recommendations include better engagement by general practices, focused education on prevention, and community-wide messaging that considers gender differences to help middle-aged people make informed health choices.