scholarly journals Female Caregivers Stress in Caring for Hospitalized Elderly with Chronic Disease at Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital: A Phenomenology Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 643-651
Author(s):  
Roxsana Devi Tumanggor ◽  
Eqlima Elfira ◽  
Ellyta Aizar
Keyword(s):  
Research Result ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly ◽  
The Family ◽  
High Stress Level

The elderly is prone to suffer from physical illness and experience hospitalization due to physiological decline.  Researches showed that the majority of the family caregivers are females, who are responsible for the caregiving delivery.This study aims to explore the female caregiver stress caring for hospitalized elderly with chronic illness at USU Hospital, Medan. This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The sampling technique was the purposive sampling method with several criteria; female with mild to high stress level, the prominent caregivers in the family, and had been caring the elderly for more than 1 year.  The female caregivers would be assessed for stress levels with the Zarit Burden Inventory instrument, which is commonly used to assess the stress burden of caregivers caring for the elderly.  The data collection is conducted through in-depth interview.  The data are transcribed and analysis for sub-theme and theme.  The research result found nine participants with an age range of 32-67 years. All participants are the elderly daughter’s and spouses.  The stress score is 15-25 which means that the participants are experiencing mild-moderate to severe stress ranges.  The thematic analysis revealed four main themes namely; (1) Financing elderly, (2) Caregiver fatigue, (3) Experiencing negative relationship, and (4) Indonesian culture associated with female gender. According to the research result, it should be a basis data for further research related to the elderly caregivers.  Therefore, the need for the specific interventions is provided for the elderly and the caregivers who are vulnerable to stressful conditions.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DENGAN TINGKAT DEPRESI PADA LANSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Kristanto ◽  
Rika Fitri Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
P Value ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Depression Level

Background : The incidence of depression in elderly people in Indonesia is currently high.Indonesia has entered the era of elderly population. In 2009, the number of people agedover 60 years about 7.18%. Depression is a major mental health problem today. This isvery important because the incidence of depression will badly affects the productivity ofpeople particulary in a developing society.Research purposes : This research was generally aimed to find out the relationshipbetween family support and depression level in elderly as well as specifically to identifyfamily support for elderly and identify depression level in elderly.Subject : Research respondents were elderly people aged 60 years and over in TelukanVillage Sukoharjo District.Method : This research is a correlation research with cross sectional approach to analyzethe relationship betwen family support with depression level in elderly in Telukan VillageSukoharjo District. In this study the researcher used a saturated sampling technique inwhich all members of the population was used as a research respondent accounted for60.Research result : The majority of respondents who good support from their family was58.3% while the rest 41.7% got less support. The majority of were normal category (80%)while those with mild depression by 20%. The results of analysis with PearsonCorrelation obtained p value = 0.000 and value r = - 0.559.Conclusion : There is a significant relationship between family support and the incidenceof depression in the elderly. The higher the family support the lower the incidence ofdepression in the elderly.Keywords: depression, family support, elderly

scholarly journals Family functioning of elderly with depressive symptoms

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 469-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosely Almeida Souza ◽  
Gislaine Desani da Costa ◽  
Cintia Hitomi Yamashita ◽  
Fernanda Amendola ◽  
Jaqueline Correa Gaspar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dysfunctional Family ◽  
The Family

Objective: To classify families of elderly with depressive symptoms regarding their functioning and to ascertain the presence of an association between these symptoms, family functioning and the characteristics of the elderly. Method: This was an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study performed with 33 teams of the Family Health Strategy in Dourados, MS. The sample consisted of 374 elderly divided into two groups (with and without depressive symptoms). The instruments for data collection were a sociodemographic instrument, the GeriatricDepression Scale (15 items) and the Family Apgar. Results: An association was observed between depressive symptoms and family dysfunction, female gender, four or more people living together, and physical inactivity. Conclusion: The functional family may represent effective support for the elderly with depressive symptoms, because it offers a comfortable environment that ensures the well-being of its members. The dysfunctional family can barely provide necessary care for the elderly, which can exacerbate depressive symptoms.


scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Physical Disability and Functional Limitation among Elderly Rural Population in Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. S. Abdulraheem ◽  
A. R. Oladipo ◽  
M. O. Amodu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Disability ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. The number of people surviving into old age is increasing, and it has now become a global phenomenon. Studies on the prevalence and correlates of physical disability and functional limitation among elderly Nigerians are scanty.Methodology. This is a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in 3 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, using a multistage sampling technique. Functional limitations of 1824 elderly persons were tested using Tinetti performance-oriented mobility assessment tool (TPOMAT) and self-reported activities of daily living (ADL). ADL disability of ten, six, and five basic items were compared.Results. The prevalence ratios (PRs) of physical disability using the ten, six, and five basic ADL items were 28.3 (95% CI 25.2–31. 5), 15.7 (95% CI 13.4–19.8), and 12.1 (95% CI 9.8–15.3), respectively, while functional limitation was 22.5 (95% CI 18.1–24.4). Increased risk of disability was independently associated with female gender PR 3.6 (95% CI 1.5–7.4), advanced age ≥75 years; PR 22.2 (95% CI 14.5, 36.8), arthritis PR 3.7 (95% CI 2.6–4.6), stroke PR 4.8 (95% CI 3.7–7.9) and diabetes PR 6.1 (95% CI 4.3–7.1).Conclusions. The findings from this study are pointers to unmet needs of the elderly disabled Nigerians.

scholarly journals Peran Keluarga terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Kecemasan Lanjut Usia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Dewi Puspa Cipta Utami
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Family Role ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family

Introduction: The role of the family is the specific behavior expected by someone in the family member. Anxiety is a fear that is not clear and is not supported by the situation. Objective:  To Know the Relationship of Family Role to the Level of Anxiety in the Elderly in Hamlet 01 Kukusan Beji-Depok Method: The research method uses analytics with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was 288 people with a sample of 81 respondents using the Slovin formula. In the sampling technique using cluster sampling. Results: The results showed that the respondents with a bad family role as many as 41 (50.6%) anxiety levels of the middle aged were 59 (72.8%). The results of statistical tests using the chi-square test indicate that there is a significant or significant relationship between the role of the family and the level of anxiety of the elderly with a value of p-value 0.01. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a relationship between the role of the family and the level of anxiety of the elderly in the Hamlet 01 Kukusan Beji District Depok City.

scholarly journals Pandangan Lansia tentang Seksualitas pada Lanjut Usia

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Hubertus Agung Pambudi ◽  
Meidiana Dwidiyanti ◽  
Diyan Yuli Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Elderly Health ◽  
Family Harmony ◽  
Physical Changes

<p>The physiological, cognitive and psychosocial changes which occur in the elderly can have an impact on the elderly’s decreased ability to meet functional needs, confusion or withdrawal, and an inability to make needs-related decisions. The physical changes include some changes in the appearance, different alterations in internal organ systems, changes in psychological function and nervous system, as well as changes in the sexuality appearance and ability. The purpose of this study was to investigate sexuality experiences of the elderly in the society. This study used a qualitative design with a hermeneutic phenomenological approach. The samples were three elderly people recruited using purposive sampling technique. The steps in analyzing the data included data collection analysis, data reduction, verification, and conclusion. The findings revealed that sexual intercourse in the elderly served a part of worship and efforts made to maintain the family harmony. Based on findings, it is recommended that the health service units work together with the health volunteers of the elderly health service post to provide correct information through health education about sexuality so that the elderly can gain an understanding of sexuality to improve their quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals Pengaruh Work Overload terhadap Nurse Performance dengan Burnout sebagai Variabel Intervening di Rumah Sakit X Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-94
Author(s):  
Astria Primadhani Pamungkas ◽  
Ahmad Rizki Sridadi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Inpatient Service ◽  
Work Overload ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
High Stress Level

Job stress is a serious phenomenon that refers to workplace characteristics that threaten workers. Nursing has been identified as a job that has high stress level. Nursalam (2011) states that nurses who are given excessive workload can have an impact on burnout. Burnout occurs when people feel that the resources they value are threatened, they try to maintain those resources (Maslach and Leiter, 2016). Burnout can result in decreased nurse performance/Burnout can cause decreasing of nurse performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of work overload on nurse performance directly nor indirectly. This study using quantitative approach and nonprobability sampling technique with saturated sampling of 40 low care inpatient service nurses in X Hospital Surabaya. Data analysis techniques using path analysis. The results showed that there was a significant negative effect between work overload and nurse performance directly nor indirectly.

scholarly journals Exercising Interest in the Middle Age Group

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 214-223
Author(s):  
Jeki Haryanto ◽  
Wilda Welis
Keyword(s):  
Middle Age ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Guttman Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Age Range

This research begins with a phenomenon that occurs in Air Hangat Subdistrict, Kerinci Regency, which shows that a lack of interest to do sport in the middle age group (45-59 years old). This study aims to find out how interested this age group is in exercising. This type of research is a cross-sectional survey research that is describes a particular situation or situation as it is with the process of taking data only takes place at one time. The subjects in this study are the elderly who are in the middle age category, namely the elderly who are in the age range of 45 - 59 years who do sports in the Air Hangat subdistrict of Kerinci Regency (N=33). The sampling technique used in this research is sensus sampling which mean making the entire population as a sample. The data in this study was collocted using a Guttman scale questionnaire. The data is analysed using descriptive statistics. Based on the results of data analysis, it shows that the interest of the elderly in the middle age group to exercise is in the sufficient category. This is due to the lack of knowledge and role of the family, so their interest needs to be increased again with the hope that in the future this age group will be healthier.

scholarly journals Description of Family Support for the Elderly in Participating Activities in Posyandu at Mawar Merah Region Health Center Juanda Samarinda

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Siti Rahmadhani ◽  
Ade Rani Madya Swastika ◽  
Muhammad Aminuddin
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Family Role ◽  
The Family ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Survey Approach ◽  
Very High ◽  
Support Family

Background : The Elderly is the most crucial stage where in humans naturally there is a decrease or change in physical, psychological and social conditions that interact with each other. Family support, family role, and family motivation are very important for the elderly to check their health to one of the health services, namely the elderly posyandu. Aim Of The Research : Knowing the family support of the elderly in participating activities in posyandu at Mawar Merah Region Health Center Juanda Samarinda. Research Method : This research uses a quantitative descriptive design with a survey approach that is using a questionnaire. The Sample used amounted to 30 respondents using purposive sampling technique. Result : Family support given to the elderly at Posyandu Mawar Merah is in the hihgh category of 20 respondents (66,67%), award support is categorized as low as 29 respondents (96,67%), instrumental support is categorized as moderate as many as 22 respondents (77,33%), emotional support was categorized as very high as many as 17 respondents (56,67%), informational support was categorized as hu=igh as 15 respondents (50%). Conclusion and Suggestion: It can be concluded that families provide support to the elderly, and families can further increase support for the elderly to check their health regularly.Keywords:  Family Support, Elderly, Elderly Posyandu

HUBUNGAN ROTASI KERJA TERHADAP TINGKAT STRES PERAWAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Maria Ledy Tania ◽  
Eni Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Stress Level ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stratified Sampling ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
High Stress Level

Rotasi kerja erawat dilakukan berdasarkan kebutuhan tenaga perawat masing-masing instalasi. Di Instalasi Paviliun Garuda RSUP Dr. Kariadi sendiri, sudah dilakukan sebanyak 5 kali rotasi terhadap para perawat dalam satu tahun terakhir ini. Rotasi bisa memberikan dampak yang negatif pada perawat diantaranya menimbulkan gangguan cemas dan stress. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis hubungan rotasi kerja terhadap tingkat stress pada perawat di Instalasi Paviliun Garuda RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang. Desain penelitian menggunakan rancangan korelasional. Proses penelitian dilaksanakan di Instalasi Paviliun Garuda RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang yang dilakukan terhadap 146 perawat dengan tehnik pengambilan sampel stratified sampling berdasarkan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuisioner DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) serta 5 pertanyaan terbuka untuk mengkaji tingkat stress perawat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai median umur responden 29 tahun, sebagian besar berjenis kelamin perempuan sebesar 84,2%, pendidikan responden sebagian besar D-3 Keperawatan sebanyak 60,3%, nilai tengah masa kerja adalah 5 tahun, sebagian besar jabatan perawat adalah perawat pelaksana (PA) sebanyak 84,9%, perawat yang dilakukan rotasi sebanyak 35,6%. Kategori stres berat dan sangat berat pada perawat masing-masing 2,1%. Hasil analisis bivariat menggunakan Pearson Chi-Square didapatkan nilai X2 sebesar 11,480 dengan nilai p sebesar 0,004 < α (0,05), artinya terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara rotasi ruangan dengan tingkat stress pada perawat di Instalasi Paviliun Garuda RSUP Dr. Kariadi Semarang. Pihak rumah sakit diharapkan sebelum melakukan rotasi terlebih dahulu melakukan sosialisasi kepada para perawat dan untuk para perawat diharapkan dapat mempersiapkan diri jika sewaktu-waktu dilakukan rotasi ruangan.   Kata kunci: rotasi kerja, tingkat stres   THE CORRELATION BETWEEN WORKING ROTATION TOWARD NURSES’ STRESS LEVEL   ABSTRACT Work rotation among nurses is determined based on the need of each installation. At Garuda Pavilion Installation of RSUP Dr. Kariadi, the rotation has been carried five times within a year. The rotation may bring negative effect to the nurses in a form of anxiety and stress. Analyzing the correlation between working rotation toward nurses’ stress level at Garuda Pavilion Installation of RSUP Dr. Kariadi. The correlational design was used in the research. The research was conducted at Garuda Pavilion Installation of RSUP Dr. Kariadi involving 146 nurses using stratified sampling technique based inclusion and exclusion criteria. DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) was used as the instrument to collect the data added with 5 open questions to review the nurses’ stress level. The result showed that the median value of respondents’ age was 29 years old, with female majority at 84.2%, D-3 Nursing program qualified was 60.3%, median of the working period was 5 years, Nurse Executive majority with 84.9%, the nurse rotation was 35.6%. High stress level and very high stress level were 2.1% for each category. The bivariate analysis using Pearson Chi-square showed that X2 was 11.480 with p value 0.004 < α (0.05) which means that there was significant correlation between room rotation with the stress level of the nurses at Garuda Pavilion Installation of RSUP Dr. Kariadi. The hospital representative should conduct socialization for nurses before the rotation so that the nurses are able to prepare for the upcoming rotation.   Keywords : working rotation, stress level  

scholarly journals Stress and coping strategies among adolescents in private school, Chitwan, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
B Bhattarai ◽  
S Maskey ◽  
M Lopchan
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Private School ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary English ◽  
High Stress Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

Changing emotional and physical status along with increasing social, family and academic pressure adolescents experience stress and their coping abilities determine the outcome. The objective of the study was to find out the level of stress and coping strategies among adolescents studying at Skyrider Higher Secondary English Boarding School, Ratnanagar-12, Chitwan. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used in which a total of 50 adolescence studying in grade 9 and 10 were selected by using non- probability purposive sampling technique. The study findings revealed that the mean age of respondents was 15.26 ± 0.96, 48% respondents had high level of stress. Statistically, there was significant association between respondents’ level of stress and sex (P= 0.025), type of residence (P=0.049) and father’s education level (P= 0.045). “Investing in close friends” is the most common and “Avoiding” is the least common coping strategy used by adolescents. Overall study concluded that the adolescents has high stress level whereas as they use various coping strategies. 

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