The Relationship between Stressors and Coping Strategies Employed by Retired Elderly

Gheibizadeh, Masoumeh; Pourghane, Parand; Khomami, Homa Mosaffa; Heidari, Fatemeh; Roushan, Zahra Atrkar

doi:10.21859/ijpn-04056

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“…If we fail to do so, all efforts regarding lengthening human beings' lifetime will confront devastating consequences [10]. Based on recent studies, the most important factor effecting the health state of the elderly, is stress and anxiety [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. on the other hand stress is one of the most important risk factor that due to cancer [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28].…”

Section: Presenting Approaches To Stress Management In the Elderly Inmentioning

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Presenting approaches to stress management in the elderly in Qazvin

Saeidabadi

Yari

Madarsara

et al. 2019

Asian Pac J Envi & Cancer

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Background: Based on the opinions of the World Health Organization (WHO), the elderly period begins at the age of 60 in third world countries. During this period the amount of social activities are reduced and as a result of which, the person is far more exposed to solitude and physical problems (i.e. high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.) and mental illnesses (i.e. depression etc.). Therefore, considering the continuous growth in the population of the elderly in Iran, management of stress is crucial in order to lengthen their quality life-time, and reduce direct and indirect compensations to the government and also to families. Methods: This survey was conducted in a descriptive- analytical method in Qazvin in 2019, and the questionnaires were filled by eligible participants after reforming the questionnaire twice based on 0.71 (Cronbach’s alpha) confirmation. In order to prove the validity and reliability of the data, mentioning any personal information were strictly avoided, and later 30 participants were taken part in the research. Results: Considering the fact that in order to manage the stress, the participants’ mental conditions need to be mainly addressed, which are indeed source of numerous diseases, conducting daily activities, trusting families and societies is very effective in their self-acceptance. Addressing personal requirements including: 1. Individual quality life-time. 2. Medical facilities and services, 3. Public transportation services, and self-care, are potentially the most important issues to the elderly. Conclusion: Based on the conducted survey, many activities have been done to help the elderly manage their stress. However, considering the increasing population of the elderly, there are many more activities yet to be done operationally and tangibly. Although holding training sessions might be promising and motivating, but as a result of countless social difficulties, caused by lack of facilities, and lack of positive or supportive view by the community, the role of such phenomenon will most probably be passive and fleeting. Doing physical exercise can be an effective and cheerful element, and also preventive to the occurrence of many physical and mental illnesses. It should also be noted that many of the current problems are actually caused by urban factors (e.g. sidewalks, sport centers, etc.) which need to be immediately addressed by the government. Keywords: Stress management, Life satisfaction, Elderly

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Section: Presenting Approaches To Stress Management In the Elderly Inmentioning

confidence: 99%

Presenting approaches to stress management in the elderly in Qazvin

Saeidabadi

Yari

Madarsara

et al. 2019

Asian Pac J Envi & Cancer

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“…Abuse is one of the main causes of physical injuries, diseases and reduced quality of life in the elderly (Mohebbi et al, 2016). In cases of continued abuse, in addition to the increased risk of death, the abuse also impacts Given their role in the community, their relationship with all social groups, and their vital role in breaking the cycle of abuse in the lives of the elderly and, consequently, preventing its extensive complications at the level of community, and understanding the meaning of loneliness from the elderly's perspective, this knowledge can increase nurses' ability to investigate, prevent, and intervene in regard with this phenomenon (Gheibizadeh et al, 2017).…”

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The development and psychometric evaluation of nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice regarding elder abuse

Bakrani

Estebsari

Hosseini

et al. 2023

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop and psychometrically evaluate a tool to measure nurses’ knowledge of, attitude toward and practice regarding the elder abuse phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach This study is methodological research that was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, the available tools related to knowledge, attitude and practice regarding elder abuse were identified through an extensive review of theoretical principles, previous research and related articles. The initial items were extracted and categorized. In the second stage, the psychometric properties of the tool were examined by assessing face validity, content validity, construct validity, internal consistency and stability. Four hundred nurses working in the hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were selected to determine the validity of the structure. Findings The initial tool consisted of 114 items extracted, 34 of which were removed according to the experts’ opinions. The face validity of the 80-item questionnaire was then examined. The number of the items was reduced to 74 after measuring the face validity. After the qualitative measurement of the content validity, three items were eliminated. After measuring the content validity using a quantitative approach, 8 other items were removed and 63 items remained. According to the content validity index, 1 more item was removed, reducing the number to 62. The construct validity approved three dimensions of knowledge, attitude and practice. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated to be 0.84. The stability was also confirmed through test–retest with a value of 0.85 for the whole scale. Originality/value The tool developed for assessing nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice regarding elder abuse has acceptable dependability and credibility. Given the advantages of this tool, including the simplicity and fluency of sentences, and the comprehensive evaluation of nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice regarding elder abuse, it is recommended to use this tool in relevant future studies.

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“…7 Various factors such as fear of illness recurrence, body dysmorphic disorder, chemotherapy, surgery, young age, higher degree of illness, and lack of social support can lead to psychological responses in breast cancer patients. 8,9 Psychological responses such as stress, depression, and anxiety are all associated with the disease diagnosis and treatment. 10 Studies have shown the variable prevalence of depression (from 9% to 66%), stress (14.3%), anxiety (from 17.9% to 33%), and psychological disorders (from 15% to 60%) in women with breast cancer.…”

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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Group Counseling on Psychological and Inflammatory Responses of the Women With Breast Cancer

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Introduction: Breast cancer is common among women and reduces their quality of life. The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction group counseling in alleviating psychological responses such as anxiety, depression, stress, and regulating laboratory tests including cortisol and C-reactive protein (CRP) in women with breast cancer. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted based on convenience sampling. Participants were divided into 2 groups (control and intervention groups) with block randomization. The intervention group received mindfulness-based stress reduction group counseling during 8 weeks. The participants completed the Beck anxiety inventory, Beck-II depression inventory, and perceived stress scale before and after the intervention and their blood samples were taken to check their cortisol and CRP. Results: After the intervention, the MBSR group had significantly lower anxiety compared with the control group ( P < .001). No significant difference was found between the 2 groups in the reduction of perceived stress and depression ( P < .05). In addition, no significant difference was found between the 2 groups in CRP and cortisol levels after the intervention ( P > .05). Conclusion: The present study showed the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in improving anxiety rather than the stress, depression, and inflammatory laboratory factors such as cortisol and CRP in women with breast cancer. Therefore, the psychological symptoms of these patients can be improved at different stages of treatment by providing this type of training.

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The Relationship between Stressors and Coping Strategies Employed by Retired Elderly

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Presenting approaches to stress management in the elderly in Qazvin

Presenting approaches to stress management in the elderly in Qazvin

The development and psychometric evaluation of nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice regarding elder abuse

The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Group Counseling on Psychological and Inflammatory Responses of the Women With Breast Cancer

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