Abstract
1. Volunteers for health promotion programs tend to be younger and healthier than program participants. 2. Volunteers in a health promotion program reported improved health and function. 3. Nurses involved in health promotion programs can extend their efforts by using trained volunteers.
MeSH terms
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Aged / psychology*
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Aged, 80 and over
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Chronic Disease / nursing*
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Community Networks / organization & administration*
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Female
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Health Promotion / organization & administration*
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Health Status
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Peer Group
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Program Evaluation
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Self Care / methods*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Volunteers / organization & administration*