A MODEL FOR ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG THE ELDERLY IN CHANG SAI SUB-DISTRICT, SURATTHANI PROVINCE
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https://doi.org/10.14456/nrru-rdi.2022.10Keywords:
Quality of life, Health promotion, ElderlyAbstract
The rising rate of the elderly in Thailand influences an imbalance in their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life of the elderly, the need to improve their quality of life and to create a model for enhancing their quality of life. The purposive sample consisted of 113 elderly Thais and 12 key informants. The research instruments included: 1) A questionnaire on quality of life with a high reliability; 2) A questionnaire on the need to improve the quality of life with a high reliability; and 3) Focus group questions. Data collection consisted of field visits for administering the questionnaires and engaging in group discussion. The data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and content analysis. The main research findings were: The overall quality of life of the elderly appeared to be at a moderate level and their overall perceived need to improve their quality of life also was at a moderate level. It was found that their physical condition had the highest score, although this finding was not tested statistically. The model for enhancing quality of life that emerged from the data was focused on providing knowledge of self-care, providing annual health checks, encouraging senior citizens to participate in religious activities and society, providing welfare and giving necessary items to senior citizens, and arranging activities to encourage people in the community to provide care. The recommendation of this research was a policy to develop quality of life of the elderly beyond the community context.
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