Factors Associated with Self-Care Behaviour of Older People with Hip Fractures who Underwent Surgery with Metal Fixation at Chaiyaphum Hospital
Keywords:
Self-care behaviours, Older people with hip fracture, Surgery with Proximal Femoral Nail AntirotationAbstract
This research was a correlational design to investigate self-care behaviours and factors related to self-care behaviours among older patients with hip fractures who underwent surgery to implant bone fixation metal plates. The sample consisted of 94 older patients with hip fractures who underwent surgery, selected using purposive selection.
The research instruments used were a general information questionnaire, a daily living assessment scale, a social support questionnaire, a self-efficacy questionnaire, and while Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were .88, .80, .96, and .78, respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients such as the Spearman’s correlation coefficientand Point-biserial correlation coefficient.
The research findings revealed that the overall mean score for self-care behaviours among elderly patients with hip fractures after surgery was low (Mean = 2.17, SD = .37). The ability to perform daily activities, social support, and perceived self-efficacy were significantly positively correlated with self-care behaviors among elderly patients with hip fractures (p < .05). Therefore, it is recommended to promote perceived
self-efficacy among elderly patients with hip fractures who have undergone surgery by involving families in care and rehabilitation and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team for continuous follow-up care.
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