@article{ author = {pasand, fatemeh and javidiAlaasdi, moosa and Nazemzadegan, Gholamhosie}, title = {Impact of Combined Sensory and Cognitive Training on Static and Dynamic Balance in Older Adults}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Investigating effect of various exercises as the main influencing factor on elderly balance became more popular in the recent years. This research aimed to investigate effect of combined sensory and cognitive training on elderly women health static and dynamic balance. Materials and Methods: 36 healthy elderly women voluntarily participated in this study and their physical and cognitive health status was measured by medical history questionnaire and MMSE, respectively. Subjects were randomly assigned into three different training groups including sensory (N=14), cognitive (N=10) and combination (N=12). Baseline static and dynamic balances were measured using Flamingo and TUG tests respectively in the three groups. The second measurement was obtained after 5 practice sessions and each session composed of 20 efforts in 10 days. Data were analyzed using descriptive (mean and standard deviation) as well as referential methods (one-way covarianceand paired t test) with significance value set at p<0/05). Findings: Although our findings showed no significance difference among groups but, improvement of static and dynamic balance after trainings was considerable. In other words, there was improving performance not only in static balance but, also in dynamic balance among participants taking cognitive, sensory, and combination training. Conclusion: This study showed that sensory, cognitive and combined trainings improved static and dynamic balance of elderly. Therefore, taking exercise is one of the best approaches to influence elderly motor performance which eventually improves lifestyle balance and prevent falls.}, Keywords = {sensory and cognitive training, static balance, dynamic balance, older Adults}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {9-26}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.9}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-193-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-193-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Khalatbarisoltani, Alaleh and Khalkhali, Ali}, title = {The Lived Experience of Elderly of Effectiveness of Received Training in Grand Rehabilitation Center of Tonekabon}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Population of the world is rapidly aging.  Training is the most effective approach which has recently received major attention.  Despite the vast theoretical improvement in planning and evaluation of educational programs, patient education still is not practically being implemented. Thereby, this study aimed to focus on determining lived experiences of elderly from effectiveness of education provided by their Rehabilitation centre. Materials and Methods: This phenomenological study aims to explore lived experiences of 8 elderly women who received education in Grand Rehabilitation Center of Tonekabon. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data. After taking written consent form, patients’ interviews was recorded. Data analysis was done using the Colaizzi's method. Findings: Following analysis of the transcribed interviews, emerging themes were categorized in major concepts and related sub-concepts. Finally "Effective relationship " and "Training competency" defined as the two essential elements which explain the elderly opinion on effectiveness of educational program. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that elderly perceive their educational programs to be effective once, there is an effective relationship and the program’s competency is high.  Considering a program as an effective education may increases clients’ satisfaction, improves their quality of life, decreases their anxiety, increases living hope, reduces complications, increases the participation in health care programs and promotes independency in daily activities.}, Keywords = {Phenomenology, Live Experience, Aged, Effectiveness Training.}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {27-37}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.27}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-196-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-196-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {korani, tahereh and ashktorab, tahereh and darvishpoorkakhaki, ali and shahsavari, soode and esmaeeli, roghayeh}, title = {Evaluation of self medication and related factors in older people in Kermanshah in 2014}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Self-medication is a common phenomenon which frequently happening among elderly. The goal of this study was to investigate self medication and associated factors among elderly. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study used random cluster sampling method to recruit 270 elderly living in Kermanshah city. Upon obtaining written consent form, data were collected using series of self-reported questionnaire. Face validity and content validity of the questionnaires were obtained and reliability was assessed using Cranach’s Alpha (0.85). Data was analyzed by SPSS version 20 using Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests Findings: Our findings indicated that majority of elderly (90%) participated in this study practiced self-medication during the last 3 months. Analgesics, medicines for cold and herbal medicines were mostly used in self-medication. Colds, headaches and gastrointestinal problems were diseases that mostly treated by self-medication. The most important factors associated with self-medication were underestimation of the disease, belief in the safety of herbal medicines, expensive cost of medical appointment and satisfaction from previous self-medication. However, there was no significant relationships between self-medication and demographic factors including age, sex, marital status, education, job and income. Conclusion: High prevalence of self-medication among elderly population calls for increasing their awareness on adverse consequences of self-medication. Promoting awareness  on self-medication is possible through education and health promotion.}, Keywords = {Self Administration, Self-medication, Elderly}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {38-48}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.38}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-190-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-190-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Gheibizadeh, Masoumeh and pourghane, parand and mossaffakhomami, Homa and Heidari, Fatemeh and AtrkarRoushan, Zahr}, title = {Identifying the determinants of stress in the retired elderly}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Stress is an effective factor that influences physical and mental health status of elderly. This study aimed to identify determinants of stress among retired elderly. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among elderly attending to retirement centers in East Guilan. Convenience sampling method was used to collect 124 retired elderly. Data were collected using two questionnaires of aging stressors and demographic characteristics. Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics, paired T-test and ANOVA using SPSS version18. Findings: Our findings showed that the most frequent stressor was empty nest dimension and women reported more stress in all aspects compared to their male counterpart. The economic situation showed significant statistical relationships with the following dimensions: despair (p<0.014), empty nest (p<0.045), and physiological problems (p<0.019).  People who reported their economic situation as "good (146.50 ± 23.692) also reported high level of stress. There were no statistically significant relationship between education and stress dimensions except physiological problems (p<0.038). Conclusion: According to this study, the most frequent stressors was the empty nest dimension Therefore, special attention are required to control, manage and reduce stress among elderly, particularly women, to improve their health and quality of life.}, Keywords = {Stress, Elderly, Retirement}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {49-61}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.49}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-199-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-199-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Negaresh, Raoof and Ranjbar, Roholah and Habibi, Abdolhamid and Gharibvand, Mohamad Moeme}, title = {The effects of eight weeks of resistance training on some muscle hypertrophy and physiological parameters in elderly men}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Sarcopenia is associated with reduced muscle mass, declined strength and pulmonary function in old age. The purpose of this study was to investigate effect of eight weeks resistance training on hypertrophy and physiologic parameters among elderly man. Martials and methods: 24 elderly male subjects were randomly divided into two groups: experimental (n = 13) and controls (n = 11). Experimental group participated in resistance training programs 3 days a week for 8 weeks while; no exercise program was offered to controls. We measured muscle volume by CT scan, FVC and FEV1 by spirometry.  Aerobic and anaerobic powers were evaluated before and after the training period. Findings: The results showed that the sectional area (p=0/001) and muscle volume (p=0/004), were increased in the experimental group. In addition, subjects in experimental group had higher FVC (p=0/001) and FEV1 (p=0/001), aerobic power (p=0/001), upper body (p=0/001) and lower (p=0/001) anaerobic power compared to controls. Conclusion: Eight weeks of resistance training lead to enhanced muscle volume which may eventually improve physiological factors among elderly men. Therefore, resistance trainings can be considered as effective and safe programs to mitigate sarcopenia among elderly.}, Keywords = {sarcopenia, aging, hypertrophy, spirometry }, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {62-75}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.62}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-197-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-197-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {azami, Edris and hajsadeghi, zahra and Yazdiravandi, sae}, title = {A comparative investigation of mental health and happiness among elderlies living at home and at nursing home}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: The present study was conducted to comparatively investigate mental health and happiness among elderly living at home and nursing homes of Kermanshah City in 2016. Materials and Methods:This is a cross-sectional and casual-comparative study. Two groups of elderly (living at home and at nursing home) were compared in term of mental health and happiness. Simple random sampling method was used to recruit 200 elderly living at home and nursing homes in the city of Kermanshah. Research data were collected through General Health Questionnaire and Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test. Findings: Findings showed that there was a significant difference between mental health and happiness of elderly living at home (P<0.01) and those residing at nursing home.  Furthermore, mental health and happiness were higher among elderly living at home compared to nursing home residents. Conclusion: We found that mental health and happiness of elderly living at home is significantly higher than nursing home residents. It has been shown that nursing home residents experience higher mental disorders, unhappiness and depression more than elderly living at home.}, Keywords = {Mental health, Happiness, Elderly, Nursing Home}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {76-88}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.76}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-202-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-202-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {rahimi, vida and heidari, maryam and nezarat, shahrzad and zahedi, atefeh and mojadam, meysam and deris, sar}, title = {Factors Related to Elder Abuse within the Family}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Elder abuse is a type of family violence that has recently been recognized as an extensive and growing social dilemma. Therefore, this study aims to identify elder abuse and its related factors within the families. Materials and methods: This descriptive-cross sectional study used convenience sampling method to collect 251 elderly admitted to surgery and internal wards in Abadan city. Data were collected using “misbehavior to elderly in family” questionnaire via face to face interviews. Data analysis was done by SPSS software version 16 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and Spearman correlation coefficients. Findings: Findings from the current study showed that the highest type of abuse was care negligence (62.8%) followed by authority deprival (48.6%) psychological misbehavior (41%), financial abuse (36.7%), financial negligence (36.5% ), emotional negligence (36%), physical misbehavior (27.4%) and lastly ostracism (25.6 %). There was a significant relationship between care negligence and age. Psychological misbehavior was significantly associated with number of children. In addition, physical negligence was significantly associated with age and income.  However, there was a significant relationship between financial misbehavior and marriage status.   Conclusions: Financial negligence and authority deprival are the most frequent type of misbehavior among elderly. Factors related to misbehavior in the elderly are age, marital status, number of children and income. Cooperation and participation of all related organizations are necessary to mitigate misbehavior with elderly within the family.}, Keywords = {Elder, Abuse, Family}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {89-100}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.89}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-206-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-206-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Arabzadeh, M}, title = {the factor structure, reliability and validity of Farsi version of the Optimization in Primary and Secondary Control Scale in older people}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Optimization in Primary and Secondary Control Scale designed at 1998 by Heckhausen and colleagues in Germany. Therefore, this study was designed to assess psychometric properties of Optimization in Primary and Secondary  Control Scale (OPS) in older adults. Material and Methods: This descriptive study used convenience sampling method, adopted from the theory of Klein, to collect 310 elderly men and women in Tehran city. Findings: Our samples consisted of 142 women and 168 men with an average age of 68.94 years old. The exploratory factor analysis was run using principal component analysis which extracted five components (optimization, selective primary control, compensatory primary control, selective secondary control and compensatory secondary Control).  Reliability was ensured by test-retest (0.58 to 0.72) and Cronbach’s alphas (0.57 to 0.74). The factor-based internal consistency in the English version ranged from 0.61 to 0.82. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that Persian version of the OPS is a valid and reliable tool to assess utilization of lifespan optimization and control strategies in elderly populations. In recent years, successful aging has been the centre of researchers’ attention due to importance of elderly ability to control life events. Therefore, it is of great importance to adopt a valid and reliable instrument for measuring utilization of lifespan optimization and control strategies in elderly populations. Optimization in Primary and Secondary Control Scale in older adults, including, reliability, validity, confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis was the purpose of this study.}, Keywords = { successful ageing, optimization control, factor structure, reliability and validity}, volume = {3}, Number = {1}, pages = {101-109}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.1.101}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-201-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-201-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2016} } @article{ author = {Movahedmajd, M and Jahanbazian, S and Panahinasab, S}, title = {The Study of Self-Assessed Health between the Elderly People of Shiraz and Yasuj, Iran, Case study men elderly over 65 years old}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: The elderly population is increasing and the situation of this age group to improve their health and prevention of diseases is necessary. The aim of this study was assessed the health among  elderly men living in Shiraz and Yasuj cities. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study was conducted in 2015. To collect data, 380 elderly men in Shiraz and Yasuj were selected via random clustering sampling method and information was collected using 7-dimension standard questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS statistical software version 20 at levels of descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings:The mean of four dimensions of the elderly health for the study was 77.07 ± 15.03.Determination coefficient R2 statistics also show that 25.8% of the health self-assessment variations were explained by three independent variables remaining in the equation, including self-esteem, health behaviors and medical history. Variables such as age, education and medical history class identity were significantly associated with health self-assessment. Conclusion:  knowing the status in the health of a community of people who are planning to have its future society will help in reasonable estimates. One of the important objectives of the health system in each country is to protect the health of all people in the community. For this, all aspects of health, physical, mental and social life need to be taken into consideration in all stages of life. Health is not just a biological, and social factors are also involved in determining the health of people.}, Keywords = {Keywords: self-assessment of health, elderly, self-esteem, social support, communication with children}, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {9-20}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.9}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-194-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-194-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {Hosseini, SA and Salehi, OR and Farkhaie, F}, title = {Lipid Profile Changes of Elderly Males in Response to Aerobic Training and Detraining}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: In last two decades elderly population of iran increased. Aim of present study was to review the lipid profile changes of elderly males in response to aerobic training and detraining. Methods and Materials: In this semi-experimental study 22 elderly males of yasuj city ferdows nursing home selected and base on their aerobic power divided in two groups of experimental and control. Experimental group trained aerobic exercise 8 weeks, 3 session per week and 30- 45 minutes with intensity of 55- 75 percent of maximum heart rate per session and after that detrained 2 weeks. For evaluate lipid profile blood samples gathered in week 1, 8 and 10. For statistical analysis of data used K-S, repeated measure ANOVA and bonferroni post hoc tests (p≤0.05). Findings: 8 weeks aerobic training significantly reduces LDL (p=0.003), VLDL (p=0.007), TG (p=0.007), Cho (p=0.003) and increased HDL (p=0.001) of elderly males, nevertheless 2 weeks detraining significantly increased LDL (p=0.001), VLDL (p=0.001), TG (p=0.002), Cholesterol (p=0.001) and decreased HDL (p=0.001) of elderly males. Conclusion: Reduction of lipid profile following aerobic training and their increase with detraining, can represents this fact that useful and appropriate achievements of eight weeks aerobic training in elderlies who live in nursing home, will be destroyed by two weeks detraining.}, Keywords = {Elderly, Lipids, Exercise, Detraining }, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {21-33}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.21}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-191-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-191-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {Sharifi, S and abbasi, S}, title = {The relationship between daily spiritual experience and happiness of elderly members of Isfahan retirement center in 2014}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Retirement and old age are often interrelated phenomena that happiness of elderly decrease Because of social changes such as the loss of job and friends. While signifying spirituality as a Source of support can help him adapt to these changes. So the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between   daily spiritual experience and happiness of the retried elderly members of Isfahan retirement center in 2014 Materials and Method: This descriptive-analytic study was done among all retired adults were referred to Isfahan retirement center, which 192 of whom were recruited by simple random sampling.  The information collected via demographic variables, oxford happiness scale and daily spiritual experiences scale. Finally the data of 156 participants who completed the questionnaire were completely analysis by software SPSS 21 and Descriptive Statistical tests, Pearson correlation coefficient, t-test and ANOVA. Findings:In this study the mean score of life satisfaction of elderly are 34.56± 11.45, which show the happiness of the elderly is lower than average. The mean score of their daily spiritual experiences are    16.9 ± 73.11 that show the appropriate level of spiritual experience in the elderly. In addition indicated that there were significant and positive correlations between daily spiritual experiences   and happiness of elderly (p Conclusion: The results of this study emphasized on the importance of the daily spiritual experiences in increasing level of happiness among retired elderly.So it is recommended that programs and approaches be considered to increase the daily spiritual experiences of elderly in order to experience a happier life.}, Keywords = {older adult, Daily Spiritual experiences, Happiness }, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {34-45}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.34}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-210-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-210-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {moatamedy, A and aazami, Y and jalalvand, M and mehradsader, M}, title = {The Role of Locus of Control, Meaning of Life and Marital Relationships in Predicting Quality of Life}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: In the process of development, retirement is a stage of beginning for important potential changes in life and this stage effect on quality life of the retirements. So, present study with the aim of investigating prediction of quality of life through locus of control, meaning of life and marital relationships was performed on retirements of Nahanavand of Iran. Materials and methods: This is a survey study and from correlational type. The population of the present study were all the retirements of Nahavand which based on previous literature 200 of them were selected through random sampling as study sample. Tools were Rotter's Locus of Control Scale (RLCS), Meaning of Life Questionnaire (MLQ), Marital Status Inventory and WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL-26). Data were analyzed through correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression. Findings: The results of the study showed significant relationship between dependent and independent variables including: a positive weak relation between locus of control and quality of life, a positive medium relation between search for meaning and quality of life, a positive pretty strong relation between presence of meaning and quality of life and finally a negative pretty strong relation between marital status and quality of life. In addition, the results of regression analysis showed that presence of meaning can predict quality of life positively and marital status which higher scores in it means more disruptions in marital relationship, can predicts quality of life negatively and the other independent variables were excluded because of low Beta coefficients.  conclusion: Based on study results it could be said that individuals with internal control, feeling purposeful in life and more marital satisfaction can deal with retirement better than others and even they can experience a successful retirement which results in experience higher levels of quality of life.}, Keywords = {Locus of Control, Meaning of Life, Marital Relationships, Quality of Life, Retirement}, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {46-62}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.46}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-216-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-216-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {mirderikvand, F and adavi, H and amirian, L and khodaie, S}, title = {The Investigation relationship between Social support and Depression mediated by Loneliness between Elderly}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose:Depression is effect by several psychological factors, that from most important can be note social support and loneliness noted.  Therefore this research aimed to predict depression based on the mediating role of social support loneliness among the elderly. Materials and Methods:  This is a descriptive study of correlational type. The statistical population of this research included all elderly of  Khorramabad  City in 2016 year that from them 100 elders was selected by convenience sampling method. Data collection tools included the questionnaires Beck Depression ( 1961), Social Support (wax & et al, 1986), loneliness Russell (1966) that were completed by samples. Data was analyzed by using the SPSS-24 software and correlation and multiple regressions with enter model methods. Findings: The results indicated that: the subscales of family support and friend support negatively predict depression. The subscales of social support, negatively predict loneliness. Conclusion: According to the findings of this research social support  mediated by loneliness can affect depression. Therefore, the role of these variables in predicting depression, the results can provide useful information to reduce depression and loneliness in old people's families.}, Keywords = { Social Support, Depression, Loneliness, Elderly, Khorramabad}, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {63-75}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.63}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-213-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-213-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {ansarishahidi, mojtaba and zamani, narges}, title = {Evaluation of Cognitive Distortions and Quality of Life in Elderly Women with Marital Status}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Lifestyle as we age, and seniors as well as children and grandchildren live in higher quality of life than other seniors, they aim of this study was to compare the cognitive distortions and quality of life in older women with a husband without a wife and disengagement were. Methods and Materials: This study was Lymqays hay management. The study sample included all women aged 60 years and above in the city of Hamadan that 120 patients (40 in each group) were selected through random sampling. Ellis cognitive distortions to the questionnaire and quality of life questionnaire responded Varvshrbvn. For data analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, Scheffe post hoc test, Pearson correlation and linear regression was used. Findings: The results showed that the three groups studied cognitive distortions and quality of life are different. The cognitive distortions hasty conclusions, emotional argument, labeling and personalization in women without husbands and women who were divorced than married women had cognitive distortions. Conclusion: All ten cognitive distortions and quality of life of women without husbands and women who were divorced were negative and cognitive distortions exaggerated generalization, all or nothing thinking, reasoning, emotional, labeling and personalization, the ability to predict people's quality of life .}, Keywords = {Cognitive distortions, quality of life, aging}, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {76-88}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.76}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-217-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-217-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {fatollazadeh, N and saadi, F and Ipchi, S and saadati, N and rostami, M}, title = {The effectiveness of Based on acceptance and commitment therapy education on reducing loneliness among the elderly with empty nest syndrome}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Increased longevity, Quality of life and affects a person's ability to live independently and put him in need of the care and support of others. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Based on acceptance and commitment therapy to reduce loneliness in the elderly Empty nest syndrome was performed. Material and Methods: The research method was quasi with pretest-posttest with control group. Study population included all patients Empty Nest Syndrome Clinic Mehravar elderly counseling center was in the summer of 2016. A total of 30 people who were eligible for the study Using judgmental sampling method chosen and two groups randomly (15 experimental and 15 controls) were replaced.  8 sessions of  90 minutes based on acceptance and commitment therapy during 2 months for the experimental group was done as a group. All participants before and after treatment, loneliness questionnaire Completed.  Data were analyzed using software SPSS-22 and multivariate (MANCOVA) was used. Findings: The results of multivariate analysis of variance (MANCOVA) showed Based on acceptance and commitment therapy had a significant effect on Loneliness (P =0.002, F =11.63) and Reduced in scale family (P =0.003, F = 10.24), Emotional subscale (P =0.001, F =14.65) and In scale Friends (P = 0.01, F =13.50) in Empty Nest Syndrome is among the elderly Conclusion: The most serious danger that threatens the isolated elderly individuals taking him by those around him. In this case, a person could create an intimate and close relationship loses. Gradually alone elderly person's mental health problems.Thus the need for application-focused treatments for mood disorders  And emotional loneliness of the elderly in particular a reduction is necessary.}, Keywords = {Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, loneliness, empty nest syndrome, elderly}, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {89-102}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.89}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-211-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-211-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {bagheri, P and saadati, N and fatollahzadeh, N and darbani, SA}, title = {The Effectiveness of Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Self-Efficacy and Social Adjustment of Elderly Retired}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Due to the rapid increase in the senior population, health issue, health & provide comfort and welfare of society & wider finds new dimensions every day. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy Retired adults was conducted on self-efficacy and social adjustment. Material and Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with a control group. Study population included all patients older retired In the summer of 1395 was the organization of retirees.  After the interview and questionnaire implementation of self-efficacy and social adjustment Of the 24 eligible voters agreed to participate in research Randomly divided into two groups (12 experimental and 12 control) Were replaced. acceptance and commitment therapy was administered to the experiment group in eight 90 minutes sessions in  4 weeks period. All participants before and after treatment questionnaires Self-efficacy and social adjustment completed. Findings: The results of analysis of covariance showed that based on acceptance and commitment therapy Significant effect on self-efficacy (F=10.16, P=0.005)  and social compatibility (F =22.44, P=0.001). It also reduces the subscales of family (F =29.78, P=0.000), physical (F =4.71, P=0.04), emotional (F =14.26, P=0.002), social (F =21.34, P=0.000)  and work (F =42.66, P=0.000). Conclusion: As a result, based on acceptance and commitment therapy can reduce self-efficacy and social adjustment.}, Keywords = { Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, self-efficacy, social adjustment, Retired Adults}, volume = {3}, Number = {2}, pages = {103-117}, publisher = {}, doi = {10.21859/jgn.3.2.103}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-209-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-209-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {pasand, F and maleki, M and rostami, R}, title = {Impact of Combined Training Program and Pilates Practice on Static and Dynamic Balance in Elderly Women}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose:The efficiency of the processes involved in maintaining balance and gait, especially the nervous system, decreases due to changes in various systems of the body such as the sensory system of visual, vestibular and proprioceptive systems. The current study was conducted to analyze the effect of the combination and Pilates exercise programs on static and dynamic balance in elderly women in Shiraz. Materials and Methods: Among the 50 of elderly women, 30 of them, who were suitable for the aforementioned programs, were chosen. After conducting pre-test, based on combination and Pilates exercise, participants were divided into two 15-person groups. Tools that were utilized throughout the test were Romberg test to measure static balance and Y dynamic balance test to measure dynamic balance. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA method. Findings: Results was demonstrated a significant difference (p<0.05) between combination and Pilates exercise in both groups. Conclusions: According to the current study, one can conclude that combined and Pilate’s exercises are effective on static and dynamic balance in elderly women. Hence, it is highly recommended for the health programs of the elderly.}, Keywords = {Keywords: Pilates, imagery, static balance, dynamic balance, elderly}, volume = {3}, Number = {3}, pages = {9-25}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-227-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-227-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {Zar, A and Hoseini, S and Ahmadi, F and sukhaki, M}, title = {The evaluation of quality of life and its association with physical activity in Shiraz elderly homes}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose:considering of Specific needs, attention to health behaviors and quality of life in the elderly is a very important issue that is mostly ignored. The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of life of elderly women in nursing homes in Shiraz and its association with physical activity. Materials and Methods: A total of 186 elderly women above the 65 years voluntary selected and participated in this study. Information were collected via International Physical Activity standard Questionnaire SF36 quality of life questionnaires. To analyze the data we used of SPSS/18, and Spearman correlation test, Kruskal-Wallis and  U Mann-Whitney (α= 0.05). Findings: The results of present study showed that there are significant correlation between physical activity and quality of life in elderly women (p=0.001).also Quality of life in sedentary older women was significantly lower than enough mobility older women (p=0.001). Conclusion: according of result we can said that participation in physical activity has a significant positive correlation with improved quality of life, therefore recommended to officials that used of physical activity as a means to improve the quality of life of elderly living in nursing homes.}, Keywords = {Physical activity, quality of life, elderly, women}, volume = {3}, Number = {3}, pages = {26-36}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-214-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-214-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {zar, A and Ahmadi, F and Ahmadi, M and Alavai, S}, title = {Evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity on sleep quality in Shiraz’s Elderly men}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Changes in sleep quality is one of the important physiological changes that appears during aging and the aging process .So we can say negative changes in sleep quality is one of the problems that affect the quality of life in old age. The aim of this study was to investigate sleep quality in active and passive elderly men in Shiraz’s parks. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 elderly male volunteers and available participated in this study that 56 people have physical activity (active) and 44 were inactive .Information via standard questionnaire Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were collected. To analyze the data we used of SPSS/18, independent t-test and multivariate analysis of variance (p= 0.05). Findings:The results showed that active elder compared to inactive are in a better position in measures of effective sleep (p=0.01), sleep disorders (p=0.002), the hypnotic drug consumption (p=0.007), dysfunction in the morning (p=0.002), the overall quality of sleep (p=0.002). Conclusion: Voluntary participation in sports activities in parks and green spaces has a positive effect on sleep quality in the elderly. Therefore, it is suggested that participating in physical activities used as a complementary way to improve sleep quality in the elderly.}, Keywords = {elderly, sleep quality, physical activity,sleep disorder}, volume = {3}, Number = {3}, pages = {37-45}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-207-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-207-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {mosavi, F and sahami, S and saadati, N and namjo, F}, title = {The relationship between social support the dependence between the individual and the life expectancy of elderly women}, abstract ={Introduction: Due to the rapid increase in the number of elderly people, health issue, Provide health and welfare of their community and wider finds new dimensions every day. The main purpose of this research is to explain the relationship between social support and interpersonal dependency and life expectancy were elderly women. Materials and Methods: This study is descriptive and correlational. The study population included all nursing home residents and elderly women Living at home Ahvaz formed in 1395. Of the population of 51 elderly women in nursing homes for sampling Targeted and 11 elderly women living at home with Samples were selected and studied. To collect data from questionnaires  Social protection dependencies between individual (BDI) and  Life expectancy was conducted. After collecting and extracting data,  The participants' scores using Pearson's correlation coefficient And by regression analysis and statistical software (SPSS) were analyzed. Results: Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis showed The dependence between the life expectancy of a person with a significant direct relationship,  And between the individual components is able to predict the life expectancy of elderly women. But social protection with a life expectancy of older women have a meaningful relationship. Conclusion: Social support enables the elderly to enable them to meet  With everyday life problems and crises have it and spend it well.}, Keywords = {social support, interpersonal dependence, life expectancy, elderly}, volume = {3}, Number = {3}, pages = {46-56}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-218-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-218-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {Kashi, A and rezaei, S and rafiee, S}, title = {The effect of Aerobic, Aerobic in water and Exercises in water on working memory in elderly women with Alzheimer\'s disease}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Physical inactivity in the elderly is an important risk factor for the development of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Aerobics, ware aerobic exercise, and water-based exercise training on working memory of elderly women diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Materials and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with three groups' pre-test post-test design. The participants, 30 elderly women diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, with the mean age of 64 years were randomly assigned into three groups (aerobic, water aerobic exercise, and water-based exercise training). The training protocol consisted of 18 sessions, and each session lasted 45 minutes. The Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS) was used to measure the memory and the N-Back software was used to assess the working memory of the study participants. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version22. Two-way repeated measurement ANOVA (3 group × 2 times) and paired sample t-test were used to analyze the data. Findings: After the training, participants in all groups had better working memory status. However, the participants in the water aerobic exercise group showed greater improvement in working memory compares to other groups. There were significant differences between the three groups in the three subscales of visual memory, associated learning, and memory span.  Conclusion: The result of this study indicated that water aerobic exercise can effectively improve the cognitive function of elderly women diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The study findings could be useful guidelines for enhancing the cognitive function of elderly patients.}, Keywords = {Working Memory, Cognitive Function, Water Exercise, Aerobic Exercise}, volume = {3}, Number = {3}, pages = {57-67}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-225-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-225-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {Samadifard, H and Narimani, M}, title = {The Role of Metacognitive Belief and Cognitive Avoidance in the Prediction of General Health in the Elderly}, abstract ={Introduction and Purpose: General health plays an important role in ensuring the dynamism and efficiency of any community. The present study was conducted to determine the role of metacognitive belief and cognitive avoidance in predicting the general health of elderly. Materials and Methods: The conducting method was a descriptive and correlative study. The statistical population of this study included all the male elderly over-60 years old of Ardabil in 2016, which 110 persons of them were selected as the statistical sample using the convenience sampling. For data collection, the metacognitive belief scale (2004), cognitive avoidance scale (2008) and general health scale (1997) were used. Research data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression methods by employing SPSS Software, version 23. Findings: The study results showed a significant relationship between metacognitive belief and cognitive avoidance with general health. Additionally, results of multiple regression analysis indicated that metacognitive belief and cognitive avoidance (0.43) can predict the general health of elderly (p<0.05). Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that metacognitive belief and cognitive avoidance are considered the predicting variables related to general health. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that metacognitive belief and cognitive avoidance are considered the predicting variables related to general health.}, Keywords = {Metacognitive Belief, Cognitive Avoidance, General Health, Elderly.}, volume = {3}, Number = {3}, pages = {68-77}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-226-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-226-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {rafiee, L and shafie, Z}, title = {Status of adherence to treatment and dialysis adequacy in hemodialysis patients referred to dialysis centers Hajar Shahrekord}, abstract ={Introuduction and pourpse  : relan failure and hemodialysisi are common treatment in choronic disease. One of the problems that have been reported in patients to this patients is level adherence to treatment . The aim of this study was to determine the status of adherence to treatment and dialysis adequacy in hemodialysis patients referred to dialysis centers Hajar hospital of Shahrekord. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study in 2013, 43 hemodialysis patients were selected based approach. Demographic and laboratory data using a questionnaire and adherence with treatment of patients in end-stage renal failure (ESRD-AQ) was collected. Information obtained by using descriptive and inferential statistical tests such as chi-square analysis was used. Findings  : The results of this study showed that the mean age of the patients participating in the study was 69/47 ± 4/67 years. Average years of dialysis patients was 4/00 ± 6/33. Average overall adherence to therapy in these patients was1465/21 ± 225/34 . 69/8% of patients in terms of overall compliance dialysis treatment at the medium level. 2/65% of these patients regarding medication adherence, 79/1% of patients in terms of adherence to fluid restriction, 81/4% in terms of adherence to dietary restriction and 90/7% of adherence of dialysis in were average. Conclusion: The results of this study, adherence to treatment of patients was moderate, possibly chronic illness, economic hardship of living and lack of awareness of these patients; therefore, pay more attention to the causes of poor treatment adherence in hemodialysis patients It is necessary.  }, Keywords = {dialysis: chronic renal failure: Patient Compliance: Aged:}, volume = {3}, Number = {3}, pages = {78-90}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-230-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-230-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {mavaee, zahra and kakabaraee, kiv}, title = {The effectiveness of mindfulness on quality of life and happiness of the elderly}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: Human abilities are decreased at old age that may eventually, decrease elderly’s quality of life and welfare.  The present study aims at evaluating effectiveness of recognition therapy (mindfulness) on quality of life as well as welfare among elderly.    Materials and Methods: This applied research was done using quasi-experimental method with control group. Statistical population of the present study includes all elderly living in Nursing homes in second half of the year.  Convenience sampling method was used to assign 30 elderly in two groups of cases and controls.  Data were collected using SF36 questionnaire (to measure quality of life) and Oxford welfare questionnaire (to measure welfare). In order to evaluate the study’s hypotheses, covariance analysis was applied and data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. Findings: Findings from covariance analysis showed that effectiveness of mindfulness on quality of life variable is 73% (<0.05) and this amount is 58% (p<0.05) for welfare variable. Conclusion: This study indicated that training mindfulness have a positive and meaningful effect on elderly’s quality of life and  welfare.}, Keywords = {Mindfulness, quality of life, happiness, elderly}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {9-20}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-212-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-212-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {hori, zahra and mohammadkhankermanshahi, sima and memarian, robabe}, title = {The effect of physical activity promotion program on life satisfaction in the rural elderly}, abstract ={Background and objective: Today, there is great difference between the population aging of cities and villages in most societies. Villages have more aged population. As the age increases, the life satisfaction decreases slowly. Physical activities are one of the factors that influence on improving life satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to address the effect of promoting physical activity on the life satisfaction in rural elderly. Material and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was done in 2017. in this paper 64 rural elderly in Chalab and Changuleh villages in Ilam province were selected by non-randomized method and divided to case (n = 32) and control (n = 30) groups. Data collection tools were demographic information and LSI-Z life satisfaction questionnaires. The validity and reliability of questionnaire were measured. The promotion of physical activity program was carried out in four stages including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Data were collected before intervention and 3 months later and then analyzed by SPSS 16 software. Results: Before intervention, there were no significant differences between case and control groups in terms of demographic characteristics (according to chi-square test results). In the case group, the results of paired t-test showed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the average of elderly’s life satisfaction before intervention (11.90) and after it (15.33). In control group, the results of paired t-test didn’t show a significant difference (p > 0.05) between the average of elderly’s life satisfaction before intervention (15.33) and after it (14.91). Conclusion: Life satisfaction of elderlies who did the physical activity program (case group) has been increased than others who didn’t perform the physical activity program (control group). It is suggested that the native designed physical activity promotion program are used to improve the elderly’s life satisfaction in different regions of country.}, Keywords = {rural elderly, physical activity, life satisfaction}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {21-33}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-233-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-233-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {}, title = {The relationship between physical activity level with depression and quality of life the elderly people in Alavijeh, Esfahan}, abstract ={  Background & Aims: Eldely is a stage in human life that is naturally with reduced physical and mental abilities. Exercise is one of the most effective methods for preventing old age disorders.   The aim of this research is studying the relation of physical activity level with depression and the quality of life among elderly people in ALAVIJEH. Material & Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical research, 100 elderly people, older than 64 years old, were chosen in ALAVIJEH with racemiform sampling. In order to assess the three questionnaires of depression (GDS) and the questionnaire of 36 questions about quality of life (SF-36) with two general dimensions of physical health and mental health and the questionaire of physical activity of the researcher were used to complete this research. We used mean and standard deviation to describe the research data. Spearman correlation coefficient was used to test the research hypotheses. All analyzes were performed at the level of P≥0.05 and analyzed by SPSS software version 18. Results: In order to try theories, the Spearman adhesion factor was used. The analysis show that there is a direct and significant relation between not having physical activity and depression and also between physical and psychological health and not having physical activity there is a significant and negative relation among elderly people in ALAVIJEH. Conclusion: The results indicated that physical activity, depression and the quality of life among elderly people are connected together and more physical exercises in elderly people's life will improve their physical and psychological health and it is noted that people who are in charge of elderly people's life, should provide the facilities for physical activity among this group of people. Doing simple exercises and having regular physical activity is the most important method and the cheapest to prevent the difficulties among elderly people and will improve their quality of life.}, Keywords = {Physical activity, Physical inactivity, Elder, Depression, Quality of life}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {34-45}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-221-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-221-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {}, title = {The Effects of a selected yoga training course on the Self-Esteem of Depressed Elderly Women}, abstract ={Abstract Introduction and purpose: Aging and depression are two main factors in reducing self - esteem in individuals. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a long - term yoga training course on depressed elderly women's self – esteem. Materials and Methods: The present research was the empirical half with practical nature. The statistical community was the elderly women of Shahrekord seniors' house. The number of 90 elderly women with the age of 60- 85 was deliberately selected. They were elderly people who were depressed based on the Beck 's depression questionnaire and low self-esteem based on Rosenberg's self-esteem questionnaire. Then, two groups of experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) were selected randomly. The training program was conducted for eight weeks and three days a week. 48 hours after the last session, the Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire was completed by the elderly. The researcher then followed up the training program by attending the seniors' house for 1 month and a follow-up test was carried out. In order to investigate the hypothesis of the research, MANOVA analysis was used. In order to check the co-variance equations, the Box test was used and the Levine test was used to determine the variance of the scores. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 23 at a significant level (p <0.05). Findings: After eight weeks of yoga training, the difference between the experimental and control groups was significant in post-test (p = 0.001) and follow-up (p = 0.001). Conclusion: According to the results, it seems that selected yoga training with increasing self-esteem in depressed elderly can be recommended as a low-cost and fun way to improve self-esteem and prevent decreasing self-esteem in depressed elderly people. Keywords: Yoga training, self-esteem, depressed, aging}, Keywords = {Yoga training, self-esteem, depressed, aging}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {46-62}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-237-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-237-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {Rostami, hamid Reza and Panahi, Fatemeh and Jalili, Nasri}, title = {Occupational risk factors in hand osteoarthritis of elders}, abstract ={Background: Aging in the modern society is conjoined with different diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA) which causes reduced occupational abilities for people and burden of financial and societal problems on society. Occupational risk factors are among the main risk factors for hand OA. Despite their major effects on daily living of elders, there are different results in the literature considering the occupational risk factors. Objective: Aim of the present study was to review the present evidence on occupational risk factors effective on hand OA.  Materials and Methods: In this systematic review article, articles related to occupational risk factors in hand OA and their effects on functional capacity and occupational abilities of elders since 1980 till present were investigated in data bases including PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, Iran Doc, and SID. Results: In reviewing the literature, two different but interrelated themes were explored relating to the occupational risk factors in hand OA including occupations related to the hand OA and biomechanical factors inside those occupations. People with manual occupations which needed manipulating heavy, large, and vibratory tools such as miners and farmers were at risk of OA in bigger joints of hand such as metacarpophalangeal and wrist; while people with occupations requiring precision and repetitive griping such as dentists and housewives were at risk of OA in smaller joints in the hand such as fingers’ distal interphalangeal and thumb’ carpometacarpal. Biomechanical factors inside those occupations related to the hand OA were a combination of work with heavy tools, excessive repetition, static contractions for a long period, precision grip, power grasp, low variety in tasks, vibration, high level of muscle activity, excessive use of joints, and lack of enough resting time. Conclusion: A special task or occupation cannot trigger hand OA while it is the biomechanical factors inside occupations which makes a hand at risk of OA in long periods. Knowing occupational risk factors for hand OA may help and persuade health team, employers, employees, and workers in preventive screenings and better designing of work and living environments according to the ergonomic principles.}, Keywords = {Osteoarthritis, Elders, Occupation, Work, Hand, fingers}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {63-76}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-242-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-242-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {zareei, H and norasteh, A and kohboomi, M}, title = {The effect of the combined trainings program (strength and stretching) on strength and}, abstract ={Objectives: Increasing age lead to many changes in motor assignments. Impairment of motor functions in elderly ceases the individual's inability in performing everyday tasks and activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the combined training program on strength and range of motion of the elderly men. Methods & Materials: This study was quasi-experimental and participants included healthy elderly men (age 65/64 ± 4/95) in the Rasht. This study was conducted on 22 healthy men that have inclusion criteria and were selected by using convenience sampling. The maximum isometric force of the muscle groups in the lower extremities and range of motion was measured by a hand held dynamometer and a goniometer, respectively. The tests were conducted before and after training. The data were analyzed using descriptive and analytic statistics by spss version 16 software (At a significance level of p≤0.005). Result: The results showed that combined training for 8 weeks in compare to the control group have a significant effect on the strength of dorsi flexors (p = 0.001), plantar flexors (p = 0.002), hip flexors (p = 0.001), hip extensors (p = 0.013), hip adductors (p = 0.002), hip abductors (p = 0.001) and hamstring strength (p = 0.029) but has no significant effect on the strength of the quadriceps (p = 0.375). They also have a significant effect on the range of motion of the dorsiflexion (p = 0.002), plantar flexion (p = 0.019), hip abduction (p = 0.001), the hip adduction (p = 0.001), and hip extension (p = 0.012) in elderly men but does not have a significant effect on range of motion of the hip flexor (p = 0.086) and range of motion of the knee flexor (p = 0.336). Conclusion: It seems that combined exercises (stretching and strengthening) could effect on some range of motion and muscle strength of elderly.  }, Keywords = {Elderly, Muscle strength, Range of motion, Stretch and strength training}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {77-89}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-234-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-234-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {zarei, habib and rajabi, reza and Minoonejad, hoom}, title = {The effect of 6 weeks training with ground balance ladder on postural control and risk of falling elderly}, abstract ={Objectives: Falls one of the most common and serious problems of old age and has a lot of physical, psychological and financial burden consequences.Maintaining balance and mobility is essential for Healthy aging.The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of six weeks of training with ground-balance ladder on the static and dynamic balance of the elderly. Methods& Materials: This study is a semi experimental research with pretest-posttest plan, in which 30 male and female elderly between 70 and 79 years (15 men with an average age of 73.87 ± 2.84 and 15 women with an average age of 75.00 ± 2.95)were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group did balance trainingwith ground ladders balance (6 weeks, 3 sessions per week, each session 45 minutes).The control group just did walking exercise lonely. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) tests and Timed Get up & Go (TUG)were taken before and after 6 weeks of training. analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the data, SPSS-18 statistical package was used for all analyzes. In this study, significance level equal was considered to 95% and level of alpha was considered less than or equal to 0/05. Results: The results of this study indicated a significant effect of a training period with Balance ground ladder on balance improvement. Possible reasons for improving balance as a result of exercise include increased strength and endurance of the Lower extremity of the subjects and improvement of the range of motion in Lower extremity joints. According to the findings of this research, it can be suggested that special attention should be paid to exercises with Balance ground ladders in designing programs for improving balance in the elderly. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that exercise with a ground-balance ladder can improve the static and dynamic balance in the elderly. Therefore, it can be concluded from the results of this study that exercises can be used to improve the static and dynamic balance of the elderly.  }, Keywords = {Keywords: elderly, ground ladders balance, Static balance, dynamic balance.}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {90-101}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-231-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-231-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} } @article{ author = {}, title = {Referral status and demographic characteristics of elderly patients in emergency departments in Sabzevar, 1395.}, abstract ={Introduction and purpose: As the elderly population grows, emergency medical services become one of the most frequent conventional medical services used by the elderly population. The main purpose of this study was to determine the demographic characteristics and referral status of elderly patients admitted to emergency care units.   Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed with 190 elderly patients over 60 years of age admitted to the emergency wards of Vasei Hospital, Amjadad and Heshmati city of Sabzevar in July 2017. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA and independent t-test were used to analyze the data using SPSS software version 21.    Findings: The results showed that the average age of elderly patients admitted to emergency care was 72 years, of which 15% lived alone and do not have any caregiver. About 30% of the admitted patients brought in by ambulance. 60% of the elderly patients were readmitted to the same institute within six months of discharge. Shortness of breath, heart pain, and hypertension were the leading cause of hospital readmission.     Conclusion: Ensuring reliable and equitable delivery of safe and high-quality care requires the input of a wide range of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including cardio-pulmonologists, traumatologists, and emergency medicine specialists. Policymakers should consider these criteria to prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.   }, Keywords = {emergency department , elderly,sabzevar}, volume = {3}, Number = {4}, pages = {102-111}, publisher = {}, url = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-236-en.html}, eprint = {http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-236-en.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Geriatric Nursing}, issn = {}, eissn = {}, year = {2017} }