Health status and quality of life among chronically ill elderlies in Santiago Young, Nabua, Camarines Sur : an assessment /
Espiritu, Ma. Sheila B.
Health status and quality of life among chronically ill elderlies in Santiago Young, Nabua, Camarines Sur : an assessment / Ma. Sheila B. Espiritu, Jacqueline O. Recon, and Janine C. Villanueva - 202 leaves.
Undergraduate Theses (BSN) - Nursing.
Includes bibliographical references.
This study assessed the health status and quality of life among chronically ill elderlies in Santiago Young, Nabua, Camarines Sur. It is consists of 132 elders aged 60 years old and above wherein their profile, chronic illness, health status, quality of life and the factors that affect their health status and quality of life were assessed. A descriptive quantitative method was employed. Questionnaire, observation, interview, and documentary analysis were used in the data collection. Statistically, the percentage technique, weighted mean, Chi-square, and Wilcoxon rank test were utilized. The findings of this study concluded that mostly are 60 to 65 years old, elementary graduates and unemployed while majority are female, married, Roman Catholic, and has a hypertension. In health status, the nutritional status, physical status, and medical history were good while the activities of daily living were very good. In quality of life, physical health, psychological health, environment, and spirituality/religion/personal beliefs were all very satisfied, with the exception of social relationships, which are satisfied. The intrinsic and extrinsic factors moderately affect the health status and quality of life of the chronically ill elderlies. Furthermore, the profile of the respondents has no significant relationship with their nutritional status. The health status, except social relationship, has significant difference with their quality of life. Based on the results of the study, the proposed plan was formulated to enhance their health status and quality of life. Activity programs with emphasis on providing health education regarding hypertension, diabetes mellitus and arthritis. A supplemental food program that involves fruit bearing trees and vegetables gardening in order for them to have adequate consumptions to enhance their intake of fruits and vegetables, and formulate engaging social and recreational activities to enhance socialization skills.
Health status and quality of life among chronically ill elderlies in Santiago Young, Nabua, Camarines Sur : an assessment / Ma. Sheila B. Espiritu, Jacqueline O. Recon, and Janine C. Villanueva - 202 leaves.
Undergraduate Theses (BSN) - Nursing.
Includes bibliographical references.
This study assessed the health status and quality of life among chronically ill elderlies in Santiago Young, Nabua, Camarines Sur. It is consists of 132 elders aged 60 years old and above wherein their profile, chronic illness, health status, quality of life and the factors that affect their health status and quality of life were assessed. A descriptive quantitative method was employed. Questionnaire, observation, interview, and documentary analysis were used in the data collection. Statistically, the percentage technique, weighted mean, Chi-square, and Wilcoxon rank test were utilized. The findings of this study concluded that mostly are 60 to 65 years old, elementary graduates and unemployed while majority are female, married, Roman Catholic, and has a hypertension. In health status, the nutritional status, physical status, and medical history were good while the activities of daily living were very good. In quality of life, physical health, psychological health, environment, and spirituality/religion/personal beliefs were all very satisfied, with the exception of social relationships, which are satisfied. The intrinsic and extrinsic factors moderately affect the health status and quality of life of the chronically ill elderlies. Furthermore, the profile of the respondents has no significant relationship with their nutritional status. The health status, except social relationship, has significant difference with their quality of life. Based on the results of the study, the proposed plan was formulated to enhance their health status and quality of life. Activity programs with emphasis on providing health education regarding hypertension, diabetes mellitus and arthritis. A supplemental food program that involves fruit bearing trees and vegetables gardening in order for them to have adequate consumptions to enhance their intake of fruits and vegetables, and formulate engaging social and recreational activities to enhance socialization skills.