Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes in Mangalore
Background Older individuals aged 60 above are frequently stereotyped as feeble dependent and a burden to society. They constitute a significant proportion of patients with health issues such as cancer joint...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
2025-01-01
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| Series: | RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences |
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https://journalgrid.com/view/article/rjns/12434464 |
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| Summary: | Background Older individuals aged 60 above are frequently
stereotyped as feeble dependent and a burden to society. They constitute a
significant proportion of patients with health issues such as cancer joint
disorders heart disease diabetes hypertension hearing loss and
Parkinsonrsquos disease. Providing self-management support can empower
elderly individuals to better understand their health condition and actively
participate in their health care.Objectives To assess the level of knowledge
and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program STP
regarding the management of selected physical health problems among the
elderly in selected old age homes.Methods A one group pre-test post -test
experimental research design was used for the study. The sample comprised of
95 elderly individuals residing in selected old age homes. The subjects were
selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected and
analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results A significant
difference was found between the pre-test and post-test knowledge levels
regarding the management of selected physical health problems among the
elderly. However demographic variables such as age religion level of
education primary residence before entering the old age home length of stay
at old age home marital status and presence of any chronic physical health
problems were not significantly associated with knowledge levels.Conclusion
The findings of the study revealed that educating the elderly was effective
and helpful in enhancing their knowledge regarding the management of
selected physical health problems. The study provided valuable insights on
selected physical health conditions such as diabetes hypertension
osteoarthritis cataract and hearing loss. |
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| ISSN: | 2231-6051 2583-6757 |