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EnhanceFitness*
Published Studies
Basia B, Snyder S, Thompson M, LoGerfo J (2010). From Research to Practice: EnhanceFitness, an Innovative Community-Based Senior Exercise Program, Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp 299-309.
Moore-Harrison TL, et al. (2009). An Evidence-Based Exercise Program Implemented in Congregate-Meal Sites. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2009, 6, 247-251.
Ackermann RT, et al. (2008). Healthcare cost differences with participation in a community-based group physical activity benefit for medicare managed care health plan members. The Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, 56:1459-1465, 2008.
Frank JC, et al. (2008). Addressing fidelity in evidence-based health promotion programs for older adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 27 No. 1, February 2008 4-33.
Belza B., Shumway-Cook A, Phelan E.A., Williams B, Snyder S.J. (2006). The effects of a community-based exercise program on function and health in older adults: the EnhanceFitness Program. The Journal of Applied Gerontology, 25(4): 291-306.
Snyder S, Belza B. (2005). Eliminating disparities in communities of color through the Lifetime Fitness Program [abstract]. Preventing Chronic Disease [serial online] Apr. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/apr/04_0142j.htm
Moore, T.L., McCamey, M.A., Johnson, M.A., Quinn, M.E. and Cress, M.E. (2004). An Evidence-based exercise program can be implemented in a community of underserved elders. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 36(5): S193.
Ackermann RT, et al. (2003). Community exercise program use and changes in healthcare costs for older adults. American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 25(3): 232-7.
Cress, M.E., Moore, T.L., Johnson, M.A., and Quinn, M.E. (2003). Aerobic and strength training improves physical function in underserved elders. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 35(5): S195
Moore, T.L., Cress, M.E., Johnson, M.A., and Quinn, M.E. (2003). Physical function and health status in underserved older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 35(5): S224.
Wallace JI, et al. (1998). Implementation and effectiveness of a community-based health promotion program for older adults. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 53a(4): M301-M306. URL: www.americangeriatrics.org
Published Articles
Kaplan A. (2002, May). Reversing the trend: Chronically ill seniors’ health improves in community program. Accelerating Change Today for America’s Health, pp. 32-34.Athena
Healthcare Communications, Inc. (2000). Models of Care, 2(4): 26-27.
EnhanceWellness†
Published Studies
Fitts SS, et al. (2008). What is the Optimal Duration of Participation in a Community-Based Health Promotion Program for Older Adults? Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 27 No. 2, April 2008 201-214.
Leveille SG, et al. (1998). Preventing disability and managing chronic illness in frail older adults: A randomized trial of a community-based partnership with primary care. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 46:1-9.
URL: www.americangeriatrics.org
Phelan EA, et al. (2002). Outcomes of a Community-Based Dissemination of the Health Enhancement Program. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 50:1,519-1,524.
URL: www.slackinc.com
Phelan EA, Cheadle A, Schwartz SJ, et al. (2003). Promoting health and preventing disability in older adults: Lessons from intervention studies carried out through an academic-community partnership. Fam Community Health; 26:214-20.
Phelan EA, Williams B, Penninx BWJH, LoGerfo JP and Leveille SG. (2004). Activities of daily living function and disability in older adults in a randomized trial of the Health Enhancement Program. Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 59A(8): 838-843.
Phelan EA, Williams B, Snyder SJ, Sizer Fitts S, LoGerfo JP. (2006). A five state dissemination of a community-based disability prevention program for older adults. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 1(3): 267-74.
Published Articles
Quality Improvement Snapshot: EnhanceWellness — For more information about Maine's DHHS quality improvement program, please visit their web site:
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/QI/home.html
Dept. of Health and Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2002). Promoting Older Adult Health: Aging network partnerships to address medication, alcohol, and mental health problems. DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 02-3628, pp. 19-23.
Health Mentor Program Published Study
Davis C, et al. (1998). The use of volunteers in a community-based health promotion and chronic illness self-management program for the elderly. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, October, 16-23. URL: www.americangeriatrics.org
* Formerly known as the Lifetime Fitness Program (LFP)
† Formerly known as the Health Enhancement Program (HEP)