The Effects of an Elderly Care Program on Anxiety and Health-Related Quality of Life
Keywords:
Elderly, Care, Anxiety, Health-Related Quality of LifeAbstract
This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effects of an elderly care program on anxiety and health-related quality of life. The sample of 72 participants was divided into two groups of 36 people each: the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group participated in the anxiety care program for 12 months, while the control group continued their daily life without participating in the program. The anxiety care program consisted of home visits, a mobile application for communication with the health care providers, along with traditional Thai massage. Pre and post-experimental data were collected using the state-trait anxiety inventory form (Y-1) and Health-related quality of life short form (SF-36). Independent t-test was used to compare the experimental group and the control group and Paired t-test was used to compare within each group.
The experimental group showed decreased anxiety and improved health-related quality of life, which were statistically significantly different (p<.001) from the control group.
Therefore, this anxiety care program can be used so to reduce anxiety and to improve health-related quality of life.
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