A Study to Assess The Effectiveness of Family Focused Nursing Interventions on Knowledge and Functional Health Problems among older Adults and Their Caregivers at Selected Rural Community Setting (Part 2)

Abstract

Normal aging brings about certain changes that are both inevitable and irreversible. These changes due to ageing are partially responsible for the increased risk of developing health related problems within the elderly population. With this aim, the study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of family focused nursing interventions on knowledge and functional health problems among older adults and their caregivers at selected rural community setting. Quantitative approach with a Pre Experimental One Group Pre-test Posttest Research Design was used. By using probability simple random sampling technique, 135 older adults and their caregivers were selected from village Hazara and Jandu Singha, Distt. Jalandhar Punjab in the month of July 2023. The data were collected using the performa for selected socio-demographic variables and Modified Fulmer SPICES (Sleep disturbances, Problems with eating, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of fall and Skin breakdown) Screening tool among the older adults and Structured Interview Schedule (Checklist) regarding knowledge on Functional Health Problems among caregivers.