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10-194
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
The Study of Self-Assessed Health between the Elderly People of Shiraz and Yasuj, Iran, Case study men elderly over 65 years old
M
Movahedmajd
mmovahed@rose.shirazu.ac.ir
S
Jahanbazian
jahanbazian@gmail.com
S
Panahinasab
sadeghpanahi12@gmail.com
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: self-assessment of health
elderly
self-esteem
social support
communication with children
2017
3
01
9
20
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-194-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.9
10-191
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
Lipid Profile Changes of Elderly Males in Response to Aerobic Training and Detraining
SA
Hosseini
alihoseini_57@yahoo.com
OR
Salehi
omidreza.67salehi@gmail.com
F
Farkhaie
Mohaddese2012@Yahoo.com
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.
Elderly
Lipids
Exercise
Detraining
2017
3
01
21
33
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-191-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.21
10-210
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
The relationship between daily spiritual experience and happiness of elderly members of Isfahan retirement center in 2014
S
Sharifi
setayesh_n@gmail.com
S
abbasi
samiraabbasi6853@gmail.com
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.
older adult
Daily Spiritual experiences
Happiness
2017
3
01
34
45
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-210-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.34
10-216
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
The Role of Locus of Control, Meaning of Life and Marital Relationships in Predicting Quality of Life
A
moatamedy
a_moatamedy@yahoo.com
Y
aazami
aazami67@gmail.com
M
jalalvand
mohammad_900292@yahoo.com
M
mehrad sader
mohax1989@gmail.com
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.
Locus of Control
Meaning of Life
Marital Relationships
Quality of Life
Retirement
2017
3
01
46
62
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-216-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.46
10-213
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
The Investigation relationship between Social support and Depression mediated by Loneliness between Elderly
F
mirderikvand
mirfazlolah@yahoo.com
H
adavi
adavi.hamideh@gmail.com
L
amirian
leila.amirian@yahoo.com
S
khodaie
sajadkhodaie@yahoo.com
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.
Social Support
Depression
Loneliness
Elderly
Khorramabad
2017
3
01
63
75
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-213-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.63
10-217
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
Evaluation of Cognitive Distortions and Quality of Life in Elderly Women with Marital Status
mojtaba
ansari shahidi
n.zamani1367@yahoo.com
narges
zamani
n.zamani1367@yahoo.com
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 .
Cognitive distortions
quality of life
aging
2017
3
01
76
88
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-217-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.76
10-211
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
The effectiveness of Based on acceptance and commitment therapy education on reducing loneliness among the elderly with empty nest syndrome
N
fatollazadeh
nh.fatollazade@gmail.com
F
saadi
fatemehsaaidi@yahoo.com
S
Ipchi
s.ipakchi@gmail.com
N
saadati
dr.nsaadati@gmail.com
M
rostami
mehdi.rostami25@gmail.com
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.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
loneliness
empty nest syndrome
elderly
2017
3
01
89
102
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-211-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.89
10-209
2024-03-29
10.1002
Journal of Geriatric Nursing
doi
2017
3
2
The Effectiveness of Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Self-Efficacy and Social Adjustment of Elderly Retired
P
bagheri
bagheri.parisa@yahoo.com
N
saadati
nadiasa46@yahoo.com
N
fatollahzadeh
nh_fatollahzadeh@yahoo.com
SA
darbani
1981darbani@gmail.com
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.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
self-efficacy
social adjustment
Retired Adults
2017
3
01
103
117
http://jgn.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-209-en.pdf
10.21859/jgn.3.2.103