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November 18, 2025Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Effectiveness of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model–Based Sarcopenia Prevention Program for Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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YKYeji KimGKGaeun Kim

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Overview

Quasi-experimental study shows improved physical performance in older adults, indicating effective sarcopenia intervention.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of an IMB model-based program for preventing sarcopenia in older adults.
  • Quasi-experimental study with 50 older adults from senior centers in South Korea
  • Participants divided into experimental (n=25) and control (n=25) groups
  • 12-session intervention over 6 weeks with physical exercises and nutritional education
  • Data analyzed using logistic regression, t tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests
  • Experimental group showed significant improvements in physical performance (OR = 2.37, p = .002)
  • Quality of life scores improved significantly (t = 8.02, p < .001)
  • No significant changes observed in muscle mass (OR = 3.12) or muscle strength (OR = 2.00, p = .153)

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Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924fee6c0ce034ddc35170dhttps://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20251111-03
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