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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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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| spelling | doaj-art-d00146da142c40c69eb449d8d8e78ad82025-08-20T04:00:50ZengRajiv Gandhi University of Health SciencesRGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences2231-60512583-67572025-01-0115210.26463/rjns.15_2_6Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes in MangaloreAnu SAsha Cynthia D’saNishitha Marina MachadoChaithra Nayak 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. https://journalgrid.com/view/article/rjns/12434464 |
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| title | Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding
Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected
Old Age Homes in Mangalore |
| title_full | Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding
Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected
Old Age Homes in Mangalore |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding
Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected
Old Age Homes in Mangalore |
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Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected
Old Age Homes in Mangalore |
| title_short | Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding
Management of Selected Physical Health Problems Among Elderly in Selected
Old Age Homes in Mangalore |
| title_sort | effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding management of selected physical health problems among elderly in selected old age homes in mangalore |
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