Community survey of health status in the elderly, who reside in the municipal area of Tambon Salaya, Nakhon-Pathom
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2014-02-19
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eng
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Mahidol University
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National Physical Therapy Conference
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Pakaratee Chaiyawat, Ninwisan Hengsomboon, Benjawan Sophonratapokin, Anongnad Mee-inta, Metharat Shugai, Chaiyawat P., Hengsomboon N., Sophonratapokin B., Mee-inta M., Shugai M., ภครตี ชัยวัฒน์, นิลวิศาล เฮงสมบูรณ์, เบญจวรรณ โสภณรัตนโภคิน, อนงค์นาถ มีอินถา, เมธารัตน์ ชูใจ (2014). Community survey of health status in the elderly, who reside in the municipal area of Tambon Salaya, Nakhon-Pathom. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/43650
Title
Community survey of health status in the elderly, who reside in the municipal area of Tambon Salaya, Nakhon-Pathom
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aim to community survey of health status in the elderly, who reside in the municipal area of Tambon Salaya, Nakhon-Pathom. Participants: A sample of 900 people aged 60 years and over living at home in the municipal area of Tambon Salaya, Nakhon-Pathom. Methods: Cross-sectional community survey, followed by a more aggressive approach that included face-to-face contact. The elderly was interviewed using a structured schedule containing demographics, clinical characteristics and the barthel index activities of daily living (Thai version). Analysis: Data were analyzed by SPSS for windows version 14 software. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize demographics, clinical characteristics and independency. Results: Total prevalence rates were 70% for 60-69 years, 20% for 70-79, and 10% for 80 years over. Of the 55% reporting hypertension, 35% were diabetes mellitus, 25% cardiovascular accident and 12.5% for hypercholesterolemia, prostatomegaly, glaucoma and gastric insufflation. Fewer than 50% of the subjects sought medical attentions after have a fall. There were 57.5% for stick exercise, 57.5% were Rusie Dutton, 7.5% reporting Tai Chi and 37.5%) for the other exercises. There were 100% of the cases of independent in self-care. Clinical implication: The findings of this study could be a guideline for planning an appropriate health promotion and therapeutic in community, who reside in the municipal area of Tambon Salaya, Nakhon-Pathom.
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The 3rd National Physical Therapy Conference, Thailand. 2 May 2011