A Study to Assess the Self Help Techniques of Osteoarthritis among Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

The proportion of old age citizens (above 60 years) in India constitutes 8.6% of the total population (60 million). 1% of this population currently resides in old age homes across India due to various reasons. The present living conditions of elderly in old age homes are not commendable. It has been found from research that the setting of old age homes and the employees influence the welfare of the residents and their health care. Despite various services provided, researchers have concluded that service gaps exist among staff and residents of old age homes. In the present scenario, it is the need of the hour to understand the living standards of the older generation in old age homes, to study the various services offered by them and how the residents spend their lives there in order to better their conditions of living. The purpose of this paper is (i) to draw insights from an in-depth analysis of old age homes and (ii) to study the perceptions in service quality of old age homes; by studying old age homes in the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Data for the study was collected through a face to face interview with its residents. Analysis of the collected data shows that ‘responsiveness’ and ‘empathy’ are the dimensions that are to be improved in both the states to increase overall satisfaction levels and meet the expectations of residents. The quality of the attributes, ‘Cleaning services for rooms’, ‘freedom to plan own time’ and ‘respect for residents’ privacy’ shall be improved by old age homes in order to improve the perception of service quality by residents.

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Financial Literacy and Its Effect on Economic Empowerment Among Self Help Group Women Members

Summer - GATR Journal of Finance and Banking Review ◽

10.35609/jfbr.2016.1.1(1) ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 01-10

Author(s):

Suganya Selvaraj ◽

Sophia Johnson ◽

Sakthivelrani Sakthivelrani

Keyword(s):

Financial Literacy ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Vital Role ◽

Jel Classification ◽

The Self ◽

Financial Knowledge ◽

Economic Empowerment ◽

Self Help ◽

Self Help Group

Objective - This study aims to explore financial literacy and its effects on economic empowerment among the self-help group (SHG) women members who are from the Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu, India. Methodology/Technique - Data were randomly collected from 400 SHG women members who were from 11 Blocks of the Virudhunagar District. The techniques used were the Financial Literacy Scale and Economic Empowerment Questionnaire which were developed and standardized for the study. Descriptive analysis, quartile and f-test were used to analyse data. Findings - The study reveals that financial literacy, like saving skills, financial knowledge, borrowing skills and investment skills, play a very significant and vital role in the economic empowerment of the self-help group women members in the Virudhunagar District. Novelty - Financial literacy like saving skills, financial knowledge, borrowing skill and investment skills play a very significant role in empowering women in the Virudhunagar District. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Financial Literacy; Economic Empowerment; Self Help Group; Financial Knowledge; Women Empowerment. JEL Classification: I22, I25.

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Prevalence of hypertension and its association with psychosocial factors among old age home inmates in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174238 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (10) ◽

pp. 3712

Author(s):

Anantha Eashwar V. M. ◽

Gopalakrishnan S. ◽

Umadevi R.

Keyword(s):

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Old Age ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mortality And Morbidity ◽

Government Health ◽

Health Centres ◽

Psychosocial Morbidity ◽

Old Age Homes

Background: Among the non-communicable diseases prevalent among old age home inmates, hypertension is one of the diseases which if not diagnosed and treated adequately, could lead to high mortality and morbidity due to limited resources. The objective of this study is to find out the prevalence of hypertension among the old age home inmates and also its association with psychosocial morbidity among them. Methods: This community based cross sectional descriptive study was done among 250 inmates of selected old age homes in Kancheepuram district. A total of 8 old age homes were randomly chosen and universal sampling was done in each old age home to obtain the required sample size. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data and psychosocial morbidity among the inmates was assessed by Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale (DASS 21). Data analysis was done by SPSS software version 21. Results: The prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension was found to be 72.8% and 10% respectively and the prevalence of psychosocial morbidity was found to be high among the study participants (depression– 68.4, anxiety–46.8, stress– 50.4). Statistically significant association was found between uncontrolled hypertension and psychosocial factors (anxiety and stress). About 27% of the hypertensive was unaware of free medication offered for hypertension at Government health centres. Conclusions: This study highlights the need for setting up of specialized geriatric clinics at Government Health Centres to provide speedy medical services and supply of medication for the elderly. Health education has to be given to both the inmates and care takers about chronic diseases like hypertension.

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Effectiveness of video teaching programme on Self-Help techniques of osteoarthritis among elderly in selected old age homes, Coimbatore

International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing ◽

10.5958/2395-180x.2018.00011.7 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 22

Author(s):

M. D. Anuratha

Keyword(s):

Old Age ◽

Teaching Programme ◽

Self Help ◽

Old Age Homes

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A Study to assess the effectiveness of Video Teaching Programme (VTP) on Non Drug Pain Relief Measures of Osteoarthritis among Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Nursing Care ◽

10.5958/j.2320-8651.1.1.002 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

MD Anuratha

Keyword(s):

Pain Relief ◽

Old Age ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Teaching Programme ◽

Old Age Homes

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Dignity and the Provision of Care and Support in ‘Old Age Homes’ in Tamil Nadu, India: A Qualitative Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1244191/v1 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Vanessa Burholt ◽

E. Zoe Shoemark ◽

R Maruthakutti ◽

Aabha Chaudhary ◽

Carol Ann Maddock

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Old Age ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Bodily Integrity ◽

Term Care ◽

Training Requirements ◽

Minimum Standards ◽

Functional Capabilities ◽

Care Facilities ◽

Old Age Homes

Abstract Background: In 2016, Tamil Nadu was the first state in India to develop a set of Minimum Standards for old age homes. The Minimum Standards stipulate that that residents’ dignity and privacy should be respected. However, the concept of dignity is undefined in the Minimum Standards. To date, there has been very little research within aged care facilities exploring the dignity of residents. This study draws on the concepts of (i) status dignity and (ii) central human functional capabilities, to explore whether long term care facilities uphold the dignity of residents. Objectives: The study was designed to obtain insights into human rights issues and experiences of residents, and the article addresses the research question, “to what extent do old age homes in Tamil Nadu support the central human functional capabilities of life, bodily health, bodily integrity and play, and secure dignity for older residents?”Method: A cross-sectional qualitative exploratory study design was utilised. Between January and May 2018 face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi-structured topic guide with 30 older residents and 11 staff from ten care homes located three southern districts in Tamil Nadu, India. Framework analysis of data was structured around four central human functional capabilities. Results. There was considerable variation in the extent to which the four central human functional capabilities life, bodily integrity, bodily health and play were met,. There was evidence that Articles 3, 13, 25 and 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were contravened in both registered and unregistered facilities. Juxtaposing violations of human rights with good practice demonstrated that old age homes have the potential to protect the dignity of residents.Conclusion: The Government of India needs to strengthen care home policies to protect older residents. A new legislative framework is required to ensure that all old age homes are accountable to the State. Minimum Standards should include expectations for quality of care and dignity in care that meet the basic needs of residents and provide health care, personal support, and opportunities for leisure, and socializing. Standards should include staff-to-resident ratios and staff training requirements.

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Quality of life among elderly living in old age homes and in family of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20200978 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 1123

Author(s):

Sahaya Sona Thresa ◽

Indumathi S.

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Old Age ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

The Elderly ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ageing Society ◽

Elderly Living ◽

Old Age Homes

Background: Quality of life in elderly is more relevant towards an ageing society. In India, the awareness is very little about the special needs of the elderly and their care takers (physical and mental health, psychological and social support). Furthermore, among elderly there is a variation between those living in old age homes (OAHs) and those living in general population. Hence the present study was undertaken to assess and compare the quality of life of elderly living in OAHs and community.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among elderly in old age homes and family set up of Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. QOL of elderly was assessed using WHO QOL - brief questionnaire after taking informed consent from the participants. Data was analyzed using SPSS 23.Results: A total of 106 elders from each group old age home and family setup were the study participants. Quality of life was good 72.5% in family and in OAHs it was only 56.2%. The main reason for residing in OAHs was no family, lack of care takers. All the four domains were found to be highly statistically significant.Conclusions: From this study we are able to find out that quality of life in family setup is better than OAHs, psychologically many people were depressed as they live separately from their family and relatives, friends and the community they lived.

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