Impact of Community-Based Nursing Intervention on Quality of Life of Elderly

Abstract

Background: One of the biggest issues facing our generation is how to make health care systems more capable of meeting the needs of the elderly. Even when severely disabled, the majority of elderly individuals want to remain in their homes and hospitals are reducing stay times. As a result, community care has become more important. In almost every country in the world, the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than any other age group because of increased life expectancy. This demographic change has several implications for public health, especially as older age is a risk factor for many chronic diseases—diseases of long duration and generally slow progression.

Objective: The objectives of the study were to assess the prevailing health conditions among elderly, assess the quality of life of the elderly, and evaluate the impact of community-based nursing intervention on the quality of life of the elderly.

Material and Methods: In this study, a quantitative research approach and Quasi Experimental Non randomized control group research design were used. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used, and eligible 264 elderly were selected in a 1:1 ratio in the control & experiment group A structured questionnaire was used to assess quality of life.

Results: The calculated t-value of 25.576 and the associated p-value of 0.0001 indicate that the improvement in the quality-of-life score after the intervention is highly significant. The p-value is less than the standard significance level of 0.05 suggesting that the observed change in the quality of life is not due to random chance but is indeed attributed to the community-based nursing intervention.

Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of community-based nursing intervention in enhancing the overall well-being of the elderly population and provide valuable guidance for healthcare professionals and policymakers in designing targeted interventions and healthcare services to address the specific needs of this vulnerable group.