A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF COOPERATIVE EXTENSION COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH FOR LATE LIFE MENTAL HEALTH
2024
Improving Mental Health for Rural Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Meinertz Naomi, Dozier Mary, Perepezko Kate, Lee JeongEun
Primary Institution: University of Missouri
Hypothesis
Can partnerships with the Cooperative Extension system improve mental health outcomes for rural-dwelling older adults?
Conclusion
Collaborative research with the Cooperative Extension system can help reduce mental health disparities for older adults living in rural areas.
Supporting Evidence
- Rural older adults face greater mental health challenges than those in urban areas.
- The Cooperative Extension system can connect researchers with rural communities.
- Community-based participatory research can improve mental health outcomes.
Takeaway
This study shows that working together with local community resources can help older people in the countryside feel better mentally.
Methodology
A systematic review of gerontological studies utilizing the Cooperative Extension system.
Participant Demographics
Rural-dwelling older adults.
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