The effectiveness of a bibliotherapy in increasing the self-management ability of slightly to moderately frail elderly persons

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Frieswijk ◽  
N. Steverink ◽  
B. P. Buunk ◽  
J. P. J. Slaets
Keyword(s):  
Frail Elderly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Management Ability

scholarly journals Development and Testing of Self-Management Scale for PD Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-hua Wang ◽  
Jian-hong Pang ◽  
Lu Lin ◽  
Yi Xu ◽  
Qing Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Management Ability ◽  
Initial Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Depth Interviews

ObjectivesTo develop and evaluate the self-management scale for peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.MethodsThe item pool was formulated based on literature reviews and in-depth interviews. An initial scale containing five factors and 44 items was constructed through two rounds of Delphi expert consultation and a preliminary test. A total of 313 PD patients from the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area were surveyed to test the reliability and validity of the scale.ResultsFive factors, namely solution bag replacement, troubleshooting during operation, diet management, complication monitoring, emotion management and return to social life, were extracted by exploratory factor analysis: the 28 items could explain 64.567% of the total variance; the content validity index was 0.963; the Cronbach's α coefficient and split-half coefficient were 0.926 and 0.960 respectively; and test-retest reliability was 0.937.ConclusionThe scale has been proved to be a reliable and valid tool which allows PD nurses to evaluate the self-management ability of PD patients. The evaluation outcomes can serve as a basis for individualized nursing plans and interventions so as to provide highly effective nursing care.

scholarly journals The fabric of resilience among the elderly and the reinvention of the self despite the difficulties faced

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
Daniel Rocha Silveira ◽  
Karla Cristina Giacomin ◽  
Rosângela Correa Dias ◽  
Josélia Oliveira Araújo Firmo
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Religious Experience ◽  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
The Self ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Belo Horizonte

Abstract Objective :To seek an understanding of how frail elderly persons construct resilience. Method: The “signs, meanings and actions” model was used. The population was randomly selected among elderly persons classified as robust or pre-frail in the FIBRA-study, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Thirteen elderly persons (aged 69 to 86) were interviewed. Results: a) the construction of bonds - a healthy relationship with spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brings meaning to and sustains life and contributes to its organization; b) the reinvention of oneself - when suffering trauma, elderly people seek paths that can give sense to life, even if difficult memories persist; c) religiosity: catholic, evangelical or spiritualist experiences strengthen; cures, protections and so-called miracles are valued, and the religious community represents a space for belonging. Conclusion: Resilience is constructed through the bonds between the elderly person and those close to them, and in the search for solutions, including through the religious experience.

Study on Self-Сonfiguration Model and Environment Awareness Algorithm for Mission-Critical Systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 981 ◽  
pp. 240-243
Author(s):  
Jian Wang ◽  
Guo Sheng Zhao
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Configuration Model ◽  
Context Modeling ◽  
Critical Systems ◽  
Modeling Technology ◽  
Management Ability ◽  
Mission Critical ◽  
Software Bug ◽  
Environment Awareness

It is becoming more and more difficult to manage, maintain and keep the key services of mission-critical systems by manual because of hardware problems, software bug, misoperation and malicious attacks. In order to solve the above problems, a self-configuration model was proposed, and awareness algorithm was discussed. The heartbeat mechanism was utilized to realize internal environment awareness, and then the context-modeling technology was introduced to describe user activities and system resources formally, which can obtain the external environment awareness. The self-configuration model has interactivity among modules during operations, and able to improve the self-management ability of mission-critical systems effectively.

The effectiveness of a bibliotherapy in increasing the self-management ability of slightly to moderately frail older people

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nynke Frieswijk ◽  
Nardi Steverink ◽  
Bram P. Buunk ◽  
Joris P.J. Slaets
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Management Ability

scholarly journals Development and validation of oral chemotherapy self-management scale

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Peng ◽  
Wanying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Oral Chemotherapy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Management Ability

Abstract Background: With the increase of oral chemotherapy drugs, patients receiving cancer treatment prefer oral chemotherapy versus intravenous, given equal efficacy and toxicity. However, they need to take an active part in their care, which is vital with home-based oral therapy, therefore the self-management is important for patients with oral chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the development of self-management assessment tools for oral chemotherapy still lags behind. Methods: The OCSMS item pool was formulated based on literature review and semi-structured interviews, An initial scale containing 5 dimensions and 38 items was constructed through research seminar, Delphi survey and pilot testing. To assess the validity and reliability, We recruited 261 patients from cancer hospital in China.Results: A 36-item scale was developed with five dimensions identified through factor analysis: daily life management, symptom management, medication management, emotional cognitive management and social support. Cronbach’s coefficient Alpha, split-half coefficient, test-retest reliability and S-CVI/UA scores were 0.929, 0.773, 0.966 and 0.833, respectively, indicating that OCSMS has good reliability and validity.Conclusions: The OCSMS is a valid, reliable measurement method of the self-management ability of patients with oral chemotherapy. The OCSMS shows potential as a tool to ensure the safety of patients with cancer. The OCSMS may help evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve the self-management ability of patients.

scholarly journals Development and validation of oral chemotherapy self-management scale

BMC Cancer ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Peng ◽  
Wanying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Oral Chemotherapy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Management Ability

Abstract Background With the increase of oral chemotherapy drugs, patients receiving cancer treatment prefer oral chemotherapy versus intravenous, given equal efficacy and toxicity. However, they need to take an active part in their care, which is vital with home-based oral therapy, therefore the self-management is important for patients with oral chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the development of self-management assessment tools for oral chemotherapy still lags behind. Methods The OCSMS item pool was formulated based on literature review and semi-structured interviews, An initial scale containing 5 dimensions and 38 items was constructed through research seminar, Delphi survey and pilot testing. To assess the validity and reliability, We recruited 261 patients from cancer hospital in China. Results A 36-item scale was developed with five dimensions identified through factor analysis: daily life management, symptom management, medication management, emotional cognitive management and social support. Cronbach’s coefficient Alpha, split-half coefficient, test-retest reliability and S-CVI/UA scores were 0.929, 0.773, 0.966 and 0.833, respectively, indicating that OCSMS has good reliability and validity. Conclusions The OCSMS is a valid, reliable measurement method of the self-management ability of patients with oral chemotherapy. The OCSMS shows potential as a tool to ensure the safety of patients with cancer. The OCSMS may help evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve the self-management ability of patients.

scholarly journals Development and validation of oral chemotherapy self-management scale 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Peng ◽  
Wanying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Medication Management ◽  
Oral Chemotherapy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Management Ability

Abstract Background: With the increase of oral chemotherapy drugs, patients receiving cancer treatment prefer oral chemotherapy versus intravenous, given equal efficacy and toxicity. However, they need to take an active part in their care, which is vital with home-based oral therapy, therefore the self-management is important for patients with oral chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the development of self-management assessment tools for oral chemotherapy still lags behind. Methods: The OCSMS item pool was formulated based on literature review and semi-structured interviews, An initial scale containing 5 dimensions and 38 items was constructed through research seminar, Delphi survey and pilot testing. To assess the validity and reliability, We recruited 261 patients from cancer hospital in China. Results: A 36-item scale was developed with five dimensions identified through factor analysis: daily life management, symptom management, medication management, emotional cognitive management and social support. Cronbach’s coefficient Alpha, split-half coefficient, test-retest reliability and S-CVI/UA scores were 0.929, 0.773, 0.966 and 0.833, respectively, indicating that OCSMS has good reliability and validity.Conclusions: The OCSMS is a valid, reliable measurement method of the self-management ability of patients with oral chemotherapy. The OCSMS shows potential as a tool to ensure the safety of patients with cancer. The OCSMS may help evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve the self-management ability of patients.

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