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Published on: September 30, 2020
Nursing Program Promoting the Activity of Daily Living Among Older Adults Admitted to Semimedical Intensive Care
Chakkarin Sommana1, Samoraphop Banharak1, Panita Limpawattana2
1Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Aim:
To investigate the effects of a nursing program to early promote the activity of daily living after passing critical conditions among older adults admitted to the semimedical intensive care unit.
Design:
Quasi-experimental research.
Methods:
A total of 50 older adults admitted to the semimedical intensive care unit were recruited using a consecutive sampling method. Data were collected from June 28 to October 3, 2024, using the Barthel ADL Index, complication record forms, and muscle strength record forms.
Results:
The findings indicated that the experimental group reported higher scores in performing activities of daily living (17.48 ± 1.19 vs. 2.76 ± 0.44) and motor power (4.96 ± 0.20 vs. 3.68 ± 0.48), as well as a lower incidence of complications (12% vs. 64%) than the control group (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
The study demonstrates that the nursing program is effective in facilitating early functional recovery and reducing complications among older adults following critical conditions in the semi-intensive care unit. This program provides a valuable approach to enhancing the quality of care and outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Trial Registration:
Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR): TCTR20240708010.
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