The Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Education on Daily Water Consumption and Dehydration Symptoms in Elderly Individuals Who Do Not Drink Enough Water
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 68
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Average Daily Water Intake (liters)
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based education program to increase daily water consumption among elderly individuals aged 65 and above. Participants will be divided into two groups; one group will receive HBM-based education, and the other group will not receive any education. The effects of the education program on daily water consumption and dehydration symptoms will be assessed.
详细描述
The study has a randomized controlled design and will last 1 month. The study group will be given a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based training program for 1 month, and the same training will be given again after 2 weeks to reinforce the training, while the control group will not receive any training. Participants; Daily water consumption will be collected and dehydration symptoms will be evaluated at baseline and at the end of 1 month, and differences between groups will be analyzed.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
There are no additional masked parties in this clinical trial.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 99 Years（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Aged 65 years and older. Consuming less than 1000 ml of water daily.
排除标准
- •Scoring below 17 on the Mini-Mental State Examination. Being bedridden. Having a medical condition that requires fluid restriction. Taking diuretic medications.
- •Withdrawal Criteria:
- •Elderly participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage of the research process.
- •Participants who meet the exclusion criteria during the study period.
研究组 & 干预措施
Health Belief Model Education Group
Participants in this arm will receive a structured educational program aimed at increasing their daily water intake. The program is based on the principles of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and includes the following components:
Educational Sessions: Weekly group sessions led by trained health educators, focusing on the importance of hydration, the benefits of adequate water intake, and strategies to incorporate more water into daily routines.
Behavioral Strategies: Practical tips and techniques to overcome barriers to water intake, such as setting daily water goals, using water bottles, and incorporating water-rich foods into the diet.
Personalized Feedback: Individualized feedback and support provided through weekly one-on-one meetings with a health coach to track progress and address any challenges.
Educational Materials: Distribution of printed and digital materials, including pamphlets and interactive tools, to reinforce learning and support behavior change.
干预措施: Health Belief Model Education (Behavioral)
No Education Control Group
Participants in this arm will not receive any specific education or intervention and will follow their usual routines. This group will serve as a control to compare the effectiveness of the Health Belief Model-based education program administered to the intervention group. The daily water intake of participants in this group will be recorded using standardized intake diaries, and averages will be calculated weekly.
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Average Daily Water Intake (liters)
时间窗: Data collection at baseline, 24-hour intervals, and daily data collection until the end of 30 days
In order to determine the effect of providing health belief model education on the level of water consumption; The daily water consumption amount is determined before training. After the training, they are asked to record the amount of water they will consume daily for 30 days on the record chart. Then, the amount of water consumed at 3-day intervals is called and recorded by the patient. The amount of change in daily water consumption at the end of 30 days will determine the effect level of the training.
次要结局
- Change in Hydration Status (urine specific gravity)(At baseline, after 15 days, and on day 30)
研究者
Arzu ÇİMEN
PhD Candidate (Doctoral Student)
Ataturk University