Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify from the International Classification of Functioning model, factors influencing quality of life in elderly persons and to describe the concrete pathway of influence and the power of each variable. Methods: The sample included 334 elders who lived in 5 districts of D Metropolitan City. A structured questionnaire was used and the collected data were analyzed for fitness, using the AMOS 18.0 program. Results: This model was concise and extensive in predicting the quality of life of elders. The research verified the factors influencing quality of life for elders as direct factors such as activity of daily living (ADL) (β = .13, t= 2.47), leisure activity (β = .55, t= 5.04), social disengagement (β = -.25, t= -2.25), and depression (β = -.62, t= -10.86). Indirect factors including economic status (γ = .17, p= .009), type of residence (γ = .19, p= .004), ADL (γ = .12, p= .027) were important factors in predicting quality of life for elders. These variables explained 75.6% of variance in the prediction model. Conclusion: The findings indicate a need for the nursing scientific community to develop intervention programs considering these variables to improve the quality of life for elders.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 3-step health education and tele-coaching program for the disabilities with hypertension in rural regions. Method: The interrupted time series/quasi-experimental study of one group was conducted for 15 months at the rural community health center. The 3-step health education and telecoaching program was given to participants during 15months. Results: There were significant changes in self-management (F = 3.406, p < .01) and preferred salt concentration (F = 6.388, p < .001) between baseline assessment and other time points. No significant changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were found between each time point and these physiological indicators were within a normal range over time. Conclusion: The tailored program for disabled people with hypertension is very effective in improving healthrelated behaviors regarding salt restriction and self-management of hypertension.
Abstract. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 3-step health education and tele-coaching program for the disabilities with hypertension in rural region. Method: The interrupted time series/quasiexperimental study of one group was conducted for 15 months at the rural community health center. The 3-step health education and tele-coaching program was given to participants during 15months. Results: There were significant changes in self-management (F = 3.406, p < .01) and preferred salt concentration (F = 6.388, p < .001) between baseline assessment and other time points. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure had no significant differences between each time point and was within a normal range over time. Conclusion: The tailored program for disabled people with hypertension is effective in changing health-related behaviors regarding salt restriction and selfmanagement of hypertension.
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