The relationship of work, self-care, and quality of life in a sample of older working adults with cardiovascular disease

Dickson, Victoria Vaughan; Howe, Alexandra; Deal, Joshua; McCarthy, Margaret M.

doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.012

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“…The study by Alipur et al25, investigated the role of social support in the QOL of the elderly and showed that the QOL in men was higher than women, and social, emotional, functional, and structural support had an important role in improving QOL. The results of the study by Dickson et al29, showed that self-care programs, exercise, and work to increase the QOL.…”

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Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Female Members and Non-members of the Elderly Support Association

Shirvani

Heidari

2016

J Menopausal Med

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ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) in postmenopausal members and non-members of the elderly support association in Borujen city, Iran.MethodsThis study was a cross-sectional descriptive study being applied to the participants were postmenopausal women of over 55 years. Thus, 40 postmenopausal members of the elderly support association of Borujen city and 40 non-members were randomly selected. The 36 item short-form health survey (SF-36), with the 4 psychological, social, physical-movement, and environmental domains, was completed. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.ResultsThe mean total score of QOL of member of the association was significantly greater than non-members. Student's t-test showed a significant relationship between QOL and membership of the association (P < 0.05). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that the mean QOL of postmenopausal women, according to membership and marital status (P < 0.01), housing (P < 0.01), and underlying disease (P < 0.01), was statistically significant.ConclusionsAccording to the results, supportive measures, such as increasing the participation of the elderly in public life through proper preparations to join them and membership in peer groups such as support associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can be greatly effective in improving QOL. The results showed that the QOL of the participants was at a moderate level and membership in support associations for the elderly was effected on the QOL in postmenopausal women. Moreover, considering the importance of the elderly in the community.

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Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Female Members and Non-members of the Elderly Support Association

Shirvani

Heidari

2016

J Menopausal Med

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“…Dickson et al (2012) did a study in New York and found that selfcare program, physical exercise and engagement in workrelated activities significantly improved QOL. They also noted that increased self-care ability can enhance treatment adherence and alleviate physical and psychological symptoms (27). In addition, Lord and Castal (2004) found that self-care program and physical exercise boosted muscular strength, improved body balance, and enhanced all domains of QOL (28).…”

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The Effects of a Self-Care Educational Program Based on Orem’s Theory on the Quality of Life of Elderly People Residing in Nursing Homes

Hashemlu¹,

Maslakpak

Bagherie³

2015

Mod Care J

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Background: Given the growing population of elderly individuals, developing strategies for improving their quality of life seems crucial. Quality of life improvement is the essence of all healthcare activities. Quality of life has a negative relationship with age. Elderly people lose their abilities and become vulnerable and thus, need special attention and support. Objectives: The present study was designed and undertaken to examine the effects of a self-care educational program based on Orem's self-care theory on the quality of life of nursing home residents. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 50 elderly individuals, who resided in nursing homes located in Urmia, Iran. The participants were conveniently selected and randomly allocated to the control and the experimental group, 25 to each group. For the elderly people in the experimental group, a self-care educational program was implemented with four to six, 30-to 45-minute sessions. Educational contents were developed based on the participants' educational needs. Quality of life assessment was performed before and one month after the intervention using the world health organization quality of life questionnaire. The data were analyzed by employing the SPSS (v. 16.0) software and independent-sample t, Chi-square, Wilcoxon, and Mann-Whitney U tests Results: The Mann-Whitney U test showed a significant difference between the groups regarding the posttest values of quality of life total score and the scores of the physical and the psychological health domains of quality of life (P = 0.001). In other words, the implemented self-care educational program significantly improved the participants' quality of life. Conclusions: Implementing the self-care educational program was effective for improving elderly people's quality of life. Such programs can be used as effective strategies to improve nursing home residents' quality of life. Given the progressive nature of age-related problems, using self-care models is of grave importance.

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“…[3] Koroner hipertansiyon tanısı vardır. [6] Çalışan bireyler iş stresi ve sedanter yaşamları nedeniyle koroner arter hastalığı için risk altındadır. [7] KVH olan bireylerin iş tanımı, artırdığı saptanmıştır.…”

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Coronary Artery Disease and Occupational Life

Çamcı¹

2016

Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

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The relationship of work, self-care, and quality of life in a sample of older working adults with cardiovascular disease

Cited by 34 publications

References 40 publications

Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Female Members and Non-members of the Elderly Support Association

Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Female Members and Non-members of the Elderly Support Association

The Effects of a Self-Care Educational Program Based on Orem’s Theory on the Quality of Life of Elderly People Residing in Nursing Homes

Coronary Artery Disease and Occupational Life

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