Salutogenic nursing program to support healthy aging in older adults
The Effect of Nursing Intervention Based on the Salutogenic Model on Sense of Coherence, Healthy Aging, and Quality of Life
We will test a nursing program based on the salutogenic model to see if it improves sense of coherence and helps people aged 60–70 with diabetes or high blood pressure living in Turkish nursing homes stay healthier and more independent.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT07130435 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional project delivers a salutogenic model–based healthy aging program through public health nursing to residents of Turkish Ministry–affiliated nursing homes in Ankara. It enrolls people aged 60–70 who have had diabetes or hypertension for at least three years and who score 24 or higher on the MMSE, while excluding those with major cognitive, sensory, or functional impairments. Trained nurses provide structured activities and guidance aimed at strengthening personal and social resources and promoting healthy behaviors that support a stronger sense of coherence. Outcomes focus on changes in sense of coherence and participants' ability to maintain independent daily functioning.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are residents of Ankara nursing homes aged 60–70 with diabetes or hypertension for at least three years, with MMSE scores of 24 or higher and the ability to perform daily activities independently.
Not a fit: People with known cognitive impairment, severe hearing or vision loss, inability to perform daily activities independently, recent weight loss greater than 3 kg, incontinence, or activity intolerance are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from the program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could strengthen participants' sense of coherence and help older adults with chronic conditions maintain independence and healthier daily functioning.
How similar studies have performed: Similar salutogenesis-based health-promotion programs for older adults have shown mixed but often positive effects on sense of coherence and well-being in smaller trials, while large-scale rigorous evidence remains limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 60 and 70 years. Residing in nursing homes affiliated with the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services in Ankara. A minimum score of 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or Hypertension (HT) for at least the past 3 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Known cognitive impairment or difficulty in perception. Severe hearing or vision impairment. Inability to participate in the study due to activity intolerance. Inability to perform daily living activities independently. Weight loss greater than 3 kg in the past month. Presence of incontinence.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Gülçin KURT — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gülçin KURT, PHD
- Email: gulcinkurt86@gmail.com
- Phone: +905417885573
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.