Date of Award
Winter 11-7-2011
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Cheryl Leuning
Abstract
By the year 2030, an estimated 22% of the U.S. population will be older than 65, which translates to more than 70 million people. Maintaining and improving an older adult's functional status in all aspects of his or her life will be crucial for elderly persons, their communities, and society as a whole. Nurses practicing within a faith community have a unique opportunity to autonomously implement community-focused wellness programs that will honor each person's self described needs. The purpose of this project is to develop a nurse facilitated health and wellness program for older adults in a suburban Lutheran faith community. The program is based on the Rosemarie Parse's Human Becoming School of Thought and incorporates the concept of health coaching.
Identifier
SC 11.MAN.2011.Philbroo.K
Recommended Citation
Philbrook, Julie K., "Health and Wellness Coaching for Older Adults within a Faith Community" (2011). Theses and Graduate Projects. 622.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/622