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The data collection tools used were the Introductory Information Form, the healthy lifestyle behavior scale II, the UCLA loneliness scale Short Form-6, and the multidimensional scale of Perceived Social Support. The experimental group received individualized nursing education programs through weekly 60-min home visits for 8 weeks. The study followed the CONSORT flow diagram.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results indicate a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores of the experimental group in the \u201cFriend\u201d dimension of the Perceived Social Support Scale. However, no difference was found in the healthy lifestyle behavior scores and the loneliness scale scores.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>It is difficult to achieve significant improvements in short periods among older adult groups. Substantial changes may not have occurred because this study included pretest and posttest measures over an 8-week period. 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