scholarly journals Pemahaman Makna Hidup Dalam Perspektif Kesehatan Pada Lansia Di Panti Werdha

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lono Wijayanti ◽  
Siti Damawiyah
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Meaning Of Life ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Human Interest

Background: Everyone would want to enjoy their old age in a healthy condition both physically and spiritually, but the fact is that old age is more synonymous with periods of decline in physical, mental, and human interest. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to Identify the description of understanding the meaning of life from a health perspective for the elderly at the Panti Griya Werdha Jambangan in Surabaya. Methods: This study is a quantitative study with a descriptive design. The population in this study were all the elderly who live in the home for the werdha Jambangan with a total of 60 elderly and the sample used was 56 respondents using simple random sampling. The variable in this study is the understanding of the meaning of life from a health perspective in the elderly. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and presented in a frequency distribution table. Results: The results showed that out of 56 elderly people at the Werdha Jambangan Nursing Home in Surabaya, 73.2% of the respondents were 60-74 years old, 73.2% were female, and most of them 55.4% had an understanding of the meaning of a moderate life. Conclusion: Getting an understanding of the meaning of life requires a long and continuous process. A person who already has an understanding of the meaning of his life will be more prosperous and happier in life.Key words: Understanding the meaning of life, health perspective, elderly

scholarly journals PENGARUH SENAM LANSIA DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP DI PANTI WERDHA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Rian Yuliyana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Life

Peningkatan populasi lansia berisiko terjadinya beberapa masalah kesehatan, baik masalah fisik, mental, sosial, dan timbulnya berbagai penyakit degenerative. Proses menua tetap menimbulkan permasalahan baik secara fisik, biologis, mental sosial ekonomi. Peningkatan penyakit akan menurunkan kualitas hidup lansia dan disinilah pentingnya adanya Panti Werdha. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh senam lansia terhadap kualitas hidup lansia di Lembaga Kesejahteraan Lansia Anugerah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan desain Quasi Eksperimen dengan Pretest and Posttest without Control Group, pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan simple random sampling pada 10 responden dari 27 populasi lansia yang ada di Lembaga Kesejahteraan Lansia Anugerah.  Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistik dan independent sample t-test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pengaruh yang signifikan antara senam lansia terhadap kualitas hidup lansia di Lembaga Kesejahteraan Lansia Anugerah ( ρ-value 0,014, ρ < α 0,05). Direkomendasikan untuk lansia agar secara rutin melaksanaan senam lansia minimal sekali dalam seminggu agar meningkatkan kualitas hidup. Kata Kunci: senam, lansia, kualitas hidupAbstract The increasing of elderly population has risk to several health problems, such as physical problems, mental, social, and different onset of degenerative diseases. It will make poor quality of life of elderly and make nursing home to be an important thing for elderly. The main purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gymnastics for elderly to quality life of elderly in the nursing home Lembaga Kesejahteraan Lansia Anugerah. Quasi-Experimental with the pretest and posttest without control group was empleyod involving 27 participants by random sampling at Lembaga Kesejahteraan Lansia Anugerah. Data analysis was  used an independent sample t-test. The study showed that were statistically significant effect of gymnastic elderly to quality of life of elderly Anugerah ( ρ-value 0,014, ρ < α 0,05). It suggests that the elderly need to do gymnastics once a week to improve the quality of life. Keywords: gymnastics, elderly, quality of life  

scholarly journals PROFIL TNF-α PADA ORANG LANJUT USIA DI PANTI WREDHA BETHANIA LEMBEAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aristo R. Lumentut ◽  
Sylvia Marunduh ◽  
J. J. V. Rampengan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sandwich Elisa ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Elisa Technique ◽  
Α Level

Abstract: TNF-α is a pleiotrophic cytokine that plays an important role in the inflammatory system, especially in an acute inflammation. This cytokine initiates and activates polymorphonuclears (PMNs) to reach the site of infection. This was an observational study with a pre-test design. This study aimed to obtain the TNF-α level among elderly. Population was all elderly in Bethania nursing home in Lembean. Subjects were 30 people obtained by using simple random sampling. The TNF-α level was measured by using sandwich ELISA technique with a kit of Quantikine ELISA Human TNF-α, R&D, USA. The results showed that the average level of TNF-α in subjects aged 64-74 years (73.33%) was 78.63 pg/ml. Seven subjects aged 75-90 years (23.33%) had the average level of TNF-α 69.56 pg/ml; and 1 subject aged >90 years (3.33%) with the TNF-α level 133.05 pg/ml. Conclusion: Most of the elderly in Bethania nursing home in Lembean had normal TNF-α level, however, some of them had increased TNF-α level.Keywords: TNF α, elderlyAbstrak: TNF-α adalah suatu sitokin pleiotropik yang berperan dalam sistem inflamasi, yang menginisiasi polymorphonuclear (PMN) dan mengaktivitasinya sehingga PMN dapat mencapai tempat infeksi. Peran TNF-α khususnya pada inflamasi akut. Penelitian ini bersifat observasional dengan rancangan pre-test design. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan kadar TNF-α pada orang lanjut usia. Populasi ialah semua lanjut usia di wilayah kerja Panti Wredha Bethania Lembean. Subyek penelitian berjumlah 30 orang yang diambil dari populasi secara simple random sampling. Pengukuran kadar TNF-α menggunakan teknik Sandwich ELISA dengan kit Quantikine ELISA Human TNF-α, R&D, USA. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan 22 subyek berumur 64-74 tahun (73,33%) dengan rerata kadar TNF-α 78,63 pg/ml; 7 subyek berumur 75-90 tahun (23,33%) dengan rerata kadar TNF-α 69.56 pg/ml; dan 1 subyek berumur >90 tahun (3,33%) dengan kadar TNF-α 133.05 pg/ml. Simpulan: Sebagian besar orang usia lanjut di Panti Wredha Bethania Lembean mempunyai kadar TNF-α berada pada kisaran normal. Kadar TNF-α yang meningkat ditemukan pada sebagian kecil subyek.Kata kunci: TNF α, lanjut usia

HUBUNGAN PERAN FAMILY CAREGIVER TERHADAP QUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
RIANI PRADARA JATI ◽  
Sekar Farah Nabila
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Family

  Penempatan peran yang baik bagi Family Caregiver sangatlah membantu lansia dalam meningkatkah qualitas hidupnya, meningkatkan motivasi dalam menjalankan hidup Penelitian ini bertujuan Mengetahui hubungan peran Family Caregiver dalam pemenuhan qualitas hidup bagi lansia di Kelurahan Langenharjo Kabupaten Kendal. DesainPenelitianDeskriptifKorelasional menggunakan pendekatan Krosectional,tehnikSamplingStratified Simple Random Sampling dengan karakteristik heterogen, dari populasi mempunyai hak yang sama untuk diseleksi sebagai sampel teknik undianPengambilan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Uji statistik Chi-square, dengan taraf signifikasi 5%jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini 70 sampel pada Family Caregiver dari 213 populasi yang ada. Hasil penelitian dari 70 responden didapatkan Peran Family Caregiver tidak baik dengan qualitas hidup tidak baik 33 (47,1%), sedangkan Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik 3 (4,3%). Untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik sebanyak 6 responden (8,6%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik sebanyak 23 responden (32,9%). Terakhir, untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik didapatkan hasil 2 responden (2, 9%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik didapatkan hasil 3 responden (4,3%)Menunjukkan nilai ρ value 0,001 (ρ < 0,05) berarti ada hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan kepatuhan lansia dalam keikutsertaan posyandu lansia. Disarankan kepada semua Family Cregiver lansia untuk mampu memahami pentingnya perhatian, dukungan bagi lansia dalammeningkatkan qualitas hidup yang lebih baik bagi lansia.   Kata kunci : Peran family caregiver, qualitas hidup, lansia.   ABSTRACT Placement of a good role for Family Caregiver is very helpful for the elderly to improve their quality of life, increase motivation in living life Research Objective: To know the relationship between the role of Family Caregiver in fulfilling quality of life for the elderly in Langenharjo Village, Kendal Regency. Descriptive Correlational Research Design uses a cross sectional approach, Sampling Stratified Simple Random Sampling technique with heterogeneous characteristics, from the population has the same right to be selected as a sample lottery technique Retrieving data using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Test Chi-square statistics, with a significance level of 5% the number of samples in this study 70 samples on the Family Caregiver from 213 populations. Results of the Study Of 70 respondents found the role of Family Caregiver was not good with poor quality of life 33 (47.1%) , while the role of the Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of a good elderly 3 (4.3%). For the distribution of the role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of the poor family as many as 6 respondents (8.6%) while for the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of good elderly as many as 23 respondents (32.9%). Finally, the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the poor is obtained by 2 respondents (2, 9%), while the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the elderly is obtained by 3 respondents (4.3%). 0.001 (ρ <0.05) means that there is a relationship between family support and the compliance of the elderly in the participation of the elderly posyandu. It is recommended to all elderly Cregiver families to be able to understand the importance of attention, support for the elderly in improving the quality of life better for the elderly   Keywords: Role of Family Caregiver, Quality of Life, Elderly

scholarly journals PENURUNAN RISIKO JATUH MELALUI PENILAIAN TINETTI PERFORMANCE ORIENTED MOBILITY ASSESSMENT (POMA) DENGAN LATIHAN KESEIMBANGAN FISIK PADA LANSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Asti Nuraeni ◽  
Sri Hartini
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Normal Function ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
Mobility Assessment ◽  
Paired T Test

Proses menua merupakan proses menghilangnya secara perlahan kemampuan jaringan untuk memperbaiki diri atau mengganti dan mempertahankan fungsi normalnya sehingga tidak dapat bertahan terhadap infeksi dan perbaikan kerusakan yang diderita. Masalah kesehatan yang sering terjadi pada lansia salah satunya adalah muskuloskeletal, yaitu penurunan massa dan tonus otot, serat otot berkurang ukurannya, kekuatan otot berkurang. Insiden jatuh di Indonesia tercatat dari 115 penghuni panti sebanyak 30 lansia atau sekitar 43,47%. Salah satu upaya mencegah terjadinya jatuh pada lansia yaitu dengan cara latihan keseimbangan fisik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh latihan keseimbangan fisik dengan penilaian Tinetti POMA terhadap penurunan kejadian lansia jatuh. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan pre-eksperimental dengan metode one group pretest posttest design. Teknik sampling pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode simple random sampling dan besar sampel menggunakan Roschoe dengan jumlah sampel 30 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Sebelum diberikan intervensi, menunjukan hasil bahwa responden lansia  yang memiliki risiko jatuh tinggi sebanyak 9 responden (30,0%), dan responden dengan risiko jatuh sedang sebanyak 21 responden (70,0%). Sedangkan setelah diberikan intervensi menunjukan hasil yang sama besar yaitu sebanyak 15 responden (50%) memiliki risiko jatuh sedang dan 15 responden (50%) memiliki risiko jatuh rendah. Hasil statistik dengan uji paired t test menunjukkan ada pengaruh latihan keseimbangan fisik lansia dengan kajian jatih pada lansia dengan P value 0,000. Perawat diharapkan mampu mencegah risiko jatuh pada lansia dengan memberikan bekal ilmu pengetahuan kepada petugas panti/ kader tentang pengkajian lansia yang beresiko jatuh yang kemudian untuk melakukan pencegahan pada lansia dengan diberikan latihan keseimbangan fisik.   Kata kunci : Tinetti POMA, latihan keseimbangan fisik   RISK DECREASING FALLS THROUGH TINETTI PERFORMANCE ORIENTED MOBILITY ASSESSMENT (POMA) ASSESSMENT WITH EXERCISEPHYSICAL BALANCE IN ELDERLY   ABSTRACT Aging is a process of slowly disappearing the ability of tissue to repair itself or replace and maintain its normal function so it cannot withstand infections and repair damage suffered. Health problems that often occur in the elderly, one of which is musculoskeletal, which is a decrease in muscle mass and tone, muscle fiber decreases in size, muscle strength decreases. The falling incident in Indonesia was recorded by 115 orphanage residents as many as 30 elderly or around 43.47%. One effort to prevent falls in the elderly is by physical balance training. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of physical balance training with the Tinetti POMA assessment of the decline in the incidence of elderly falls. The design of this study used a pre-experimental method with one group pretest posttest design. The sampling technique in this study used a simple random sampling method and the sample size used Roschoe with a sample of 30 respondents. The results showed that before the intervention was given, the results showed that elderly respondents who had a high risk of falling were 9 respondents (30.0%), and respondents with a moderate risk of falling were 21 respondents (70.0%). Whereas after being given the intervention showed the same results as many as 15 respondents (50%) had a risk of moderate fall and 15 respondents (50%) had a risk of falling low. Statistical results with paired t test showed that there was an effect of elderly physical balance training with a jatih study on the elderly with P value 0,000. Nurses are expected to be able to prevent the risk of falling on the elderly by providing knowledge to nursing staff / cadres about the study of elderly people who are at risk of falling who then to prevent the elderly by being given physical balance training. Keywords: POMA Tinetti, physical balance training

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship Practices and Profitability among Farmers in Jos, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atayi Abraham Vincent ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Profit Margin ◽  
Error Tolerance ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Conducive Environment ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study seeks to examine the relationship between Entrepreneurship practices and the level of profitability among farmers in Jos. The study covered small and medium scale farmer entrepreneurs within Jos North, Jos South and Jos East. A sample size of 518 was obtained from the population of 834 at 5% error tolerance and 95% level of confidence, using Simple Random Sampling. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. 505(97.5%) of the questionnaire distributed were returned. The study conducted a pre-test on the questionnaire to ensure the validity of the instrument. Data collected were presented in descriptive statistics and frequency tables. The study used financial ratios such as the gross profit margin, net profit margin, returns on assets, sales per year and total assets measures were used to measure the profitability. The average values for gross profit margin, net profit margin and returns on assets are 29.47%, 19.2% and 8.2% respectively; the result shows that an individual farmer in this study can boast of a high level of profit. The study recommends among other things that governments at all levels should work to create a more conducive environment for farmer entrepreneurs to make profitable investments in agriculture.

scholarly journals KEBERMAKNAAN HIDUP PADA LANSIA DI PANTI WREDA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Anindita Nova Ardhani ◽  
Yudi Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Reference Material ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Good Life ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Meaning Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Good General Condition ◽  
The Subject

The aim of this study was to see the meaning of life in the elderly who live in the nursing home. The benefits that are expected to have in this research include theoretical benefits, which are expected to be a reference material for the development of developmental psychology, especially psychogerontology and practical benefits to be a reference material for psychologists, therapists, counselors, assistants, and readers in an effort to increase the meaning of life. in the elderly in general and in the elderly who live in nursing homes in particular. The subject criteria for the study were the elderly who were still able to communicate with and in good general condition. These criteria are determined on the basis of consideration because this study was conducted using interviews as a method of data collection. The results of this study indicate that the elderly who live in nursing homes have a good life meaning.Keywords: nursing homes, parents, the meaning of life,

scholarly journals Senam Tai Chi dalam menurunkan Kecemasan Lansia

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-223
Author(s):  
Khamida Khamida ◽  
Abdul Muhith ◽  
Rohmadi Yuda Diharja ◽  
Ririn Probowati
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Wilcoxon Sign Rank ◽  
Sign Rank Test

ABSTRACTAging is something that can cause health problems, both physical and mental health for the elderly. Anxiety is one of mental health experienced in the elderly. If it continues to ignored, it will have an impact to the memories or nightmares experienced by the elderly will recur, therefore the quality of the elderly's sleep will diminish. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Tai Chi Gymnastics on Elderly Anxiety.The study design used the One Group Pre-Post Test Design, the sample was elderly at the Posyandu Perintis Ngagel Rejo Surabaya.32 subject taken by Simple Random Sampling technique. The Independent Variable is Tai Chi Gymnastics, the dependent variable is Anxiety. Anxiety instruments were measured using the HRS-A questionnaire. Data were analyzed by the Wilcoxon test with significance ? = 0.05. The results of the study before being given Tai Chi Gymnastics were mostly (59.4%) respondents had mild anxiety. After being given Tai Chi Gymnastics most (59.4%) respondents were not experiencing anxiety (normal). Analysis of the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test obtained p = 0,000 <? = 0.05, meaning that there is an effect of Tai Chi Gymnastics on decreasing anxiety. Conclusions from this study that Tai Chi exercise can reduce anxiety in the elderly. It is expected that nurses can provide Tai Chi gymnastics as a nurse's independent nursing intervention in the management of decreased anxiety.Keywords: Anxiety, Elderly, Tai Chi Gymnastics.ABSTRAKMenua merupakan hal yang dapat menimbulkan masalah kesehatan baik kesehatan umum maupun kesehatan jiwa bagi lansia.Kesehatan jiwa yang dialami pada lansia yaitu salah satunya adalah kecemasan. Apabila terus menerus dibiarkan, akan berdampak yaitu ingatan atau mimpi buruk yang dialami lansia akan terulang kembali dan kualitas tidur lansia menjadi berkurang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Senam Tai Chi Terhadap Kecemasan Lansia.Desain penelitian menggunakan One Group Pre- Post Test Design, sampel adalah lansia di Posyandu Perintis Ngagel Rejo Surabaya sebesar 32 Orang yang diambil dengan teknik Simple Random Sampling. Variabel Independen adalah Senam Tai Chi, variabel dependen adalah Kecemasan.Instrumen Kecemasan diukur menggunakan kuesioner HRS-A. Data dianalisis dengan uji Wilcoxon dengan kemaknaan?= 0,05.Hasil penelitian sebelum diberikan Senam Tai Chi sebagian besar (59,4 %) responden mempunyai kecemasan ringan. Setelah diberikan Senam Tai Chi sebagian besar (59,4 %) responden tidak cemas (normal). Analisa uji Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test didapatkan p=0,000< ? =0,05, artinya ada pengaruh Senam Tai Chi terhadap penurunan kecemasan.Simpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa senam Tai Chi dapat menurunkan kecemasan pada lansia.Diharapkan perawat dapat memberikan senam Tai Chi sebagai intervensi keperawatan mandiri perawat dalam penatalaksanaan penurunan kecemasan.Kata Kunci :Kecemasan, Lansia, Senam Tai Chi.

scholarly journals Deteksi Dini Penyakit Gout Pada Lansia di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kalibaru Bekasi

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 494-499
Author(s):  
Ria Amelia
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Slow Rate ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross Sectional

Gout caused by hyperuricemia is a condition of high of uric acid in the blood. The condition of hyperuricemia in elderly is related to metabolic syndrome which is caused by slow rate of the body's metabolism. This activity aims to determine a prevalence of hyperuricemia in elderly at four Posbindu as a working area of ​​Kalibaru Health Center. Type of research is cross sectional with a simple random sampling method. The activity was carried out in August 2019. The method to measurement of uric acid levels by the strip method. The Descriptive test results showed a modus of the elderly is at the age of 65 years and the oldest at the age of 89 years. The percentage of elderly people who experience hyperuricemia based on WHO 2013 criteria as many as 8.8%  from a total of 68 elderly. The conclusion of this activity  indicates that 90% of elderly  in the working area of the Kalibaru Helath Center have normal of uric acid levels.

scholarly journals Older people at risk in times of pandemic? A qualitative study of coping narratives that support resilience in older people

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucía Pérez Sánchez ◽  
Beatriz Guadalupe Maza Pérez ◽  
Guiana Fernández De Lara López Fernández De Lara López
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Coping Resources ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The World Health Organization mentions that the stress that COVID-19 triggers and confinement are causing a strong psychological impact on societies, due to the relationship made of the binomial pandemic and death. The above exposes the political scenario of COVID-19 for the elderly that once again exhibits the image of the elderly as fragile beings, incapable of thinking and deciding for themselves, who must be cloistered and isolated. However, despite the empirical evidence that shows a vulnerable and at-risk population in the context of the current pandemic, other theoretical views differ and emphasize the strengths that are manifested in this stage of life. Objective: To understand the narrative construction and resilient processes that the older adult population has experienced concerning COVID-19. Special attention was paid to the discourse on psycho-emotional consequences, social beliefs about old age, discrimination, as well as the omissions of human rights and dignity of the elderly. Method: qualitative descriptive cross-sectional ethnomethodological design, with a continuous inclusion sample, corresponding to 15 participants, between 64 and 85 years old, living in Mexico. Results: It was identified that the participating older adults have sufficient psycho-emotional coping resources, due to the efficacy of the regulation of the feelings experienced. However, it is still influenced by the social perception of stereotypes and stigmatization. Conclusions: The results coincide with the postulates of positive psychology and psycho-gerontology regarding the development of capacities and potentialities as a continuous process, and that in older adulthood they become present, thanks to the accumulation of experiences, individual and collective. This underlines the importance of including other ways in which old age is lived and studied, and therefore in the methodologies and proposals for intervention.

scholarly journals Elderly people receiving care through an aeromedical service

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyla Cristiane do Nascimento ◽  
Claudia Ferreira Fernandes ◽  
Juliana Balbinot dos Reis Girondi ◽  
Luciara Fabiane Sebold ◽  
Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Arrest ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Transfer ◽  
South Of Brazil

Abstract Objective: to characterize the care given to the elderly by an aeromedical service in the south of Brazil. Method: a descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative study was performed. The data were collected from reports of care of the elderly between July 2014 and June 2016, and were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics with numerical measures and descriptive charts. Results: of the 1071 care visits performed, 214 (19.9%) were related to occurrences involving the elderly, the majority of whom were male (64.5%) and aged between 60-64 years (29%). The types of care were classified into clinical, trauma or inter-hospital transfer. With respect to clinical care, cardiorespiratory arrest was the most prevalent incident (35.9%), while in trauma care falls were the most frequent occurrence (48.9%). The highest percentage of visits occurred on Sundays (18.7%). In the majority of cases care resulted in referral to reference hospitals (69.63%), followed by visits that evolved to death in the case of 47 elderly persons (21.96%). Conclusion: the findings of the present study represent a relevant contribution to the planning and implementation of care for elderly persons in an emergency situation receiving treatment from an aeromedical service.

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