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KMID : 0895920100120030237
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
2010 Volume.12 No. 3 p.237 ~ p.247
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Effects of Partnership Daycare Service on Blood Pressure, Cognitive Function, Activities of Daily Living, and Nutritional Status of Older Adults Following a Stroke
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Park Yeon-Hwan
Chang Hee-Kyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Adult Daycare Service (ADS) based on partnership with caregivers for older adults who have had a stroke and their family caregivers.
Methods: A quasi-experimental intervention study design was used. Older adults with a stroke from two ADS centers in Korea were assigned to either the experimental (n=16) or control group (n=13). The experimental group received health education and a tailored rehabilitation program by trained ADS center nurses for 12 weeks. Based on the concept of partnership family caregivers also participated in the intervention.
Results: The mean ages of the elders were 76.6 years (experimental) and 77.0 years (control). There were no significant differences in socio-demographic and clinical characteristics between the two groups. Intervention participants showed improvement in diastolic blood pressure (p =.019), cognitive function (p<.001), instrumental activities of daily living (p<.001), and nutritional status (p<.001).
Conclusion: Further research is needed to develop nursing interventions for older adults following a stroke, being treated in long term care facilities, as well as, at home and to evaluate long term effects of a partnership intervention to enhance participants adherence, health status, and the quality of life for older adults with stroke.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Stroke, Patient-centered care, Partnership practice, Family caregiver
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