tailieunhanh - Self-care of the elderly in nakornnayok province

Despite the theoretical advantages of identifying individuals with cognitive impairment, there is no evidence to indicate whether this leads to a net benefit or risk to the individual. Although pharmaceutica agents are able to produce measurable changes in cognitive performance in people with Alzheimer’s disease, none has been shown to result consistently in clinically significant improvement. The high cost of investigation to exclude reversible causes of dementia, and the negative effects of labelling are examples of potential harm. Identification of asymptomatic cognitively impaired individuals by the use of short mental status tests or by any other means has not been demonstrated to produce benefit. Thus there is insufficient evidence to recommend. | Self-care of the elderly in Nakornnayok Province THA Ms. Pitak Sirivatanametanon Nakornnayok Provincial Health Office Nakornnayok Thailand Objectives This study describes patterns of self-care in the elderly of Nakornnayok province Thailand in relation to health maintenance treatment and participation in health-related activities. Approaches and Methods The study design was a mixed qualitative-quantitative one with in-depth interviews and focus groups. The data were later transformed into 5-point rating scales. At follow-up a questionnaire was used. During the intervention period intensive health education was provided and efforts made to improve community organization and participation of the elderly. 37 Research Abstracts - South-East Asia Region Results and Conclusions The study showed a high rate of independence and a low rate of disability in the sample 60-69 years of age only . It also showed an improvement in self-care and attendance of the elderly at clubs even in those areas where elderly health care was already of a high standard. Health of the Elderly Epidemiological study of health status of the elderly in relation to their working and living conditions ID No. SN 906 1994 Professor Kim Jong Nam Specialized Institute of Gerohygiene Pyongyang DPR Korea Objectives The objective of the study was to collect data on the health status living conditions and quality of life of the elderly in DPR Korea in relation to their work and living arrangements. Approaches and Methods Seven hundred and ten persons above 60 years of age were interviewed with a specially designed questionnaire. They were selected in about equal numbers from amongst those still working full- or part-time this mainly for the 60-69 years age group for obvious reasons those in retirement and those in institutions. .