scholarly journals FEELING OF HAPPINESS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN CARING HOMES AT KHARTOUM STATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (07) ◽  
pp. 259-268
Author(s):  
Elshafa Mahmoud Mohamed ABUHASSABOU
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
T Test ◽  
Pearson Coefficient ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
High Degree

The study aimed to Know the feeling of happiness in elderly in lodging house in Khartoum state, the researcher took a random sample consist of (35) of the elderly (23) male, (12) female, from elderly loging house in Bahir and elderly loging house in Alsajanh, researcher used the scale of true happiness which prepared by Americam Psychologists Martin Seligman, and Christopher Terson,the researcher used the Statisical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for arange of tests, namely: One Sample (T) Test - Two Samples (T) Test independent - (f) for the anaysis of variance - Pearson coefficient corrlation test - Cronbachs alpha test - Spearman and Brown test . The recearul arrived 1- Elderly does not enjoy a high degree of feeling of happiness in lodging house . 2- There is no statistically significant differences in the level of the feeling of happiness in the eldely in lodging houses according to marital status. 3- There is no statistically significant differences in the level of feeling of happiness according to the variable of Gender (male - female).

Retrospective Comparison of Quick Test IQS of New Admissions and a Random Sample of Patients in a Maximum Security Mental Hospital

1980 ◽  
Vol 46 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1175-1178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail C. Randolph ◽  
John J. Randolph ◽  
Bryan A. Ciula ◽  
John Padget ◽  
Daniel Cuneo
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Intellectual Ability ◽  
Quick Test ◽  
Maximum Security ◽  
Retrospective Comparison ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Screening Device ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Efficient Screening

Quick Test IQs were compared for a sample of 73 newly admitted male patients and a random sample of 50 male patients in a maximum security psychiatric population. There appeared to be no difference between these two samples. Given the high degree of correlation between the WAIS and the Quick Test for this population, the Quick Test may be used as an efficient screening device for intellectual ability.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Elderly that attend Pilgrimage Centre, Elele, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Onyema Eledo ◽  
Edidiong Tommy ◽  
Emmanuel Onuoha ◽  
Kingsley Dunga ◽  
Okezie Okamgba
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Latex Agglutination ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Agglutination Method ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Male Subjects

This study determined the prevalence of Rheumatoid arthritis in elderly people that attended pilgrimage center, Elele Rivers state, Nigeria. A total of 200 subjects attending the pilgrimage center were examined for Rhematoid Factor using Latex agglutination method. The data was subjected to statistical analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0. A prevalence of 4% was seen in the female subjects within the age bracket of 65-80 years and a prevalence of 1% was seen in the male subjects within the age bracket of 61-70 years. It showed that Rheumatoid arthritis was positive in 5% of the population and negative in 95% of the population, which was statistically significant (p< 0.05). In conclusion, there is a significant increase in the overall prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in elderly subjects that attend pilgrimage center, Elele. Therefore proper care should be instituted to  avoid unnecessary complications associated with this ailment.

scholarly journals Cognitive assessment of elderly people in outpatient care

Rev Rene ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Zortea ◽  
Daiane Porto Gautério-Abreu ◽  
Silvana Sidney Costa Santos ◽  
Bárbara Tarouco da Silva ◽  
Silomar Ilha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Outpatient Care ◽  
Cognitive Deficit ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: to evaluate the cognitive state of elderly people under outpatient care; investigate the association betweenthe cognitive state and the socio-demographic variables, health conditions, number of medications and adhesion to thetreatment. Methods: this is a cross-sectional, exploratory, and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, conductedwith 107 elderly people undergoing outpatient care in a university hospital in the south of Brazil. The following variableswere used: gender, age, marital status, income, schooling, occupation, preexisting noncommunicable diseases, number andtype of prescribed medications, adhesion, mini mental state examination and cognitive status. Data were analyzed throughinferential and descriptive statistics. Results: The prevalence of cognitive deficit was of 42.1% and had a statisticallysignificant connection with schooling, income, marital status, hypertension and cardiopathy. Conclusion: nurses canintervene to avoid the increase of cognitive deficit through an assessment of the elderly people, directed to facilitativestrategies to soften this deficit.

scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Intervention on the Physical Activity of the Elderly

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Masroor ◽  
Ehteramsadat Ilali ◽  
Nouroeddin Mousavinasab ◽  
Zohreh Taraghi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Mean

Background and Purpose: Changing the physical activity pattern is an important factor in reducing mortality and increasing longevity. The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of educational intervention on physical activity of elderly people. Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 elderly people from two rural health centers in Ghaemshahr city were selected and assigned to intervention (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. The elderly in the intervention group received 4 training sessions of 30 to 45 minutes in a month, while the control group did not receive such training. Before and one month after the intervention, Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) questionnaire was completed by both groups. The collected data were analyzed using chi square, paired sample t-test, independent sample t-test and ANCOVA. Results: The mean total score of RAPA, before intervention, in the control group was significantly higher than the intervention group (P = 0.017). However, after the intervention, the mean total score in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (P <0.001).  One month after the intervention, the mean of the RAPA score in the intervention group significantly changed from 2.1 to 4.95 (P <0.001), however, the mean change in the RAPA score in the control group (from 2.4 to 2.5) was not significant (P = 0.352). Conclusion: Given the effect of educational intervention on the physical activity of the elderly, the design of such educational interventions is recommended.

scholarly journals Warm Compress Reduced Pain Intensity of Arthritis Rheumatoid for Elderly People; Pre- and Post-test Design Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agussalim . ◽  
Josephine Lorica
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Arthritis Rheumatoid

Arthritis Rheumatoid (AR) is an autoimmune disease showing erosive of symmetric joint. It sometimes refers to many systems disturbances inside our bodies. The progressivity of AR has chronic fluctuation in daily life. AR can increase mortality risk, especially for chronic disabilities. This study aims to understand the effect of warm compress on the pain intensity of AR cases for elderly people. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental one. The sampling method used was a purposive technique. The total number of respondents was 10, with 5 as the interventional arm of the study and 5 as the control arm. This study was conducted between February and July 2014. A paired t-test was used to identify whether the sample means for those in the intervention arm was statistically different from the average of the sample means drawn from those drawn from the control group presumed to be from the general elderly population who do not benefit from the particular intervention of a warm compress. What the author wanted to conclude on was whether the two samples at hand actually differ significantly from each other. The intensity of pre- and post-intervention using parametric statistics following the application of warm compress was noted and used as a basis of comparison. The result of the statistics formula showed the effectiveness of warm compress in decreasing the AR pain, the t-test was 6.000 and the p-value was lower than 0.05. It can be summarized that warm compress can be used to decrease pain intensity for elderly people with AR. Discussion – the result of this study can be used as a reference to conduct care among elder people who are affected by AR. People living in the community area should help their family member with AR on first aid.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Depression among Elderly People Living In Old Aged Homes of Pokhara, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Ananta Raj Dhungana
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
General Populations ◽  
Previous Occupation

Introduction: Depression is an important public health challenge in developing countries. Old people have a much higher risk of suicide then the general populations and are suffered from depression. In this context, this study aims to find the factors associated with depression among elderly people living in old aged homes in Pokhara. Methods: Three major elderly homes of Pokhara were selected purposively. Then information was collected from all the elderly people living in these old aged homes. Geriatric Depression Scale was used to find the depression level of the elderly people. Chi-squared test was applied to find the factors associated with degree of depression among these elderly people. Results: Majority of the elderly people were suffered from depression (80.7%). Female were highly suffered from depression with respect to male. Age, sex, marital status, and previous occupation of the respondents have significant association with degree of depression. Further, there was significant association between degree of depression and the activities for entertainment in elderly homes. Conclusions: Age, sex, marital status, previous occupation, and activities for entertainment in elderly homes were the major factors associated with degree of depression. The concerned organization and other authorities should give attention regarding the more entertainment activities for elderly people.

Mild Dementia: Perceptions and Problems

1989 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Pollitt ◽  
D. W. O'Connor ◽  
I. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mild Dementia ◽  
Intellectual Function ◽  
Grey Area ◽  
Normal Ageing ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTThe focus of this paper is on the beginnings of dementia – on the grey area where normal and abnormal ageing seem to overlap, but where a diagnosis can be established. We look at a group of elderly people diagnosed as suffering from mild dementia and at the relatives most closely involved with them and whom we had assumed to be their carers. Our principal interest is in the relatives' perception of the deterioration in intellectual function, and in their awareness of and response to problems associated with it. Contrary to expectation, these relatives did not see themselves as carers, or the elderly person as demented. Spouses often saw their partner as no more disabled than themselves; and, more generally, the relationship between them often showed a high degree of reciprocity. Sons and daughters were usually aware of changes in their parents' behaviour but tended to explain them in terms of normal ageing. Improvement in the process of early identification and the creation of more appropriate services are generally seen as desirable. Questions are raised about the usefulness and justification for intervention in a situation which is not yet recognised by those involved as requiring it.

SELF-ESTEEM AND PERCEPTIONS OF THE ELDERLY

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chau-Kiu Cheung ◽  
Iik-Joen Lee ◽  
Cheung-Ming Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Negative Images ◽  
The Relationship

Deriving from scapegoat theory, the linkage between one's self-esteem and perceptions of elderly people is hypothesized. The relationship was tested with a random sample of 240 Hong Kong Chinese. Results show that a person who is higher in self-esteem is more likely to perceive elderly people as socially and psychologically adjusted, but physically incompetent. All the three relationships can be explained by scapegoat theory. Accordingly, one projects both positive and negative images on elderly people in order to defend one's self, or relieve one's own blameworthiness.

THE EFFECTS OF GENDER AND MARITAL STATUS ON LONELINESS OF THE AGED

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ami Rokach ◽  
Raan Matalon ◽  
Ben Rokach ◽  
Artem Safarov
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Social Inadequacy ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Age Range

This study explored the qualitative aspects of loneliness in the elderly. Eighty-nine men were compared to 239 women in the age range of 61–94. A 30-item yes/no loneliness questionnaire was utilized to compare the loneliness experience in the two samples. The questionnaire comprises 5 qualitative dimensions of loneliness, namely Emotional distress, Social inadequacy and alienation, Growth and discovery, Interpersonal isolation, and Self – alienation. Results confirmed the hypothesis that women experience loneliness significantly differently from men. Women scored significantly higher on the Growth and discovery subscale. The two groups were also compared to see whether marital status affected the experience of loneliness. Results showed a significant main effect only for men. Married men had lower subscale scores on the Interpersonal isolation subscale than did the unmarried.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SENAM LANSIA TERHADAP TINGKAT DEPRESI LANSIA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI

2021 ◽  
pp. 149-154
Author(s):  
Atiek Murharyati ◽  
Wahyuningsih Safitri ◽  
Erinda Nur Pratiwi ◽  
Adhi Wardhana Amrullah ◽  
Heni Nur Kusumawati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Paired T Test

Penyakit yang dialami lansia seringkali memperberat tingkat depresi lansia. Penyakit kronis yang sering dijumpai di lansia adalah hipertensi. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh senam lansia terhadap tingkat depresi lansia penderita hipertensi. Metode penelitian dengan quasy experiment dengan design penelitian one group pre and post test without control. Teknik sampling menggunakan total sampling yaitu sejumlah 24 orang lansia. Analisa data menggunakan uji paired t test. Hasil uji analisis paired sample t-test pada data pre dan post senam lansia menunjukkan nilai p value 0,000 artinya terdapat pengaruh senam lansia terhadap tingkat depresi lansia penderita hipertensi. Kesimpulannya adalah lansia penderita hipertensi membutuhkan kegiatan aktifitas fisik seperti senam lansia sehingga dapat mencegah depresi yang bisa memperberat kondisi lansia. Diseases experienced by the elderly often complicate the depression level of the elderly. A chronic disease that is often found in the elderly is hypertension. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of elderly exercise on the level of depression in elderly patients with hypertension. The research method is a quasi-experimental research design with one group pre and post test without control. The sampling technique used a total sampling of 24 elderly people. Data analysis using paired t test. The results of the paired sample t-test analysis on the pre and post elderly exercise data showed a p value of 0.000, meaning that there was an influence of elderly exercise on the level of depression in elderly patients with hypertension. The conclusion is that elderly people with hypertension need physical activities such as elderly gymnastics so that they can prevent depression which can aggravate the condition of the elderly.

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