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Self-care and the elderly: review and implications.

C A Padula1

  • 1University of Rhode Island, College of Nursing, Kingston 02881.

Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Self-care is vital for maintaining independence, especially in elderly populations. Further research is needed to understand its role in functional health and primary care for seniors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Primary Care
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Self-care is a fundamental aspect of primary healthcare.
  • Research on self-care, particularly in elderly populations, is limited.
  • Understanding self-care is crucial due to its potential impact on health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of self-care in maintaining functional health among the elderly.
  • To underscore the need for increased research into self-care practices in older adults.
  • To address the gap in knowledge regarding the elderly and self-care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on self-care and aging.
  • Analysis of existing research gaps.
  • Conceptualization of self-care's role in functional health.

Main Results:

  • Self-care is recognized as a primary form of healthcare.
  • Minimal research exists on self-care in the elderly population.
  • Diminished functional health status significantly impacts independence.

Conclusions:

  • Self-care is a key strategy for preserving functional health in older adults.
  • Further investigation into elderly self-care is warranted.
  • Addressing the research gap will enhance primary care for seniors.

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