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Item Empowering Preparation for Old Age: An Application of the SDU Health Care Project(Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University, 2022) Renu Kwanyuen; Somjit Niputhuttapong; R. Kwanyuen; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand; email: renu_kwa@dusit.ac.thThis article aims to explore the concepts of empowerment in personal preparation for middle and late adults as well as to describe the application of empowerment within the SDU health project as an empowerment mechanism. Empowerment might play as mediator to enhance an optimal preparation for old age in a completely age society among staffs at Suan Dusit University. The results showed that the empowerment to prepare for old age consists of five aspects: physical, emotional, economic, social and housing and includes the processes of self-assessment, problem identification, problem analysis, planning and implementation, which help to improve individualsÕ awareness and preparation for old age, leading to active aging in an era of rapid change in which technology has become a part of peopleÕs daily lives. © 2022, Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University. All rights reserved.Item Empowering Preparation for Old Age: An Application of the SDU Health Care Project(Graphicsite, 2023-09-26) Renu Kwanyuen; Somjit NiputhuttapongThis article aims to explore the concepts of empowerment in personal preparation for middle and late adults as well as to describe the application of empowerment within the SDU health project as an empowerment mechanism. Empowerment might play as mediator to enhance an optimal preparation for old age in a completely age society among staffs at Suan Dusit University. The results showed that the empowerment to prepare for old age consists of five aspects: physical, emotional, economic, social and housing and includes the processes of selfassessment, problem identification, problem analysis, planning and implementation, which help to improve individuals’ awareness and preparation for old age, leading to active aging in an era of rapid change in which technology has become a part of people’s daily lives.Item Expectancy on Being Older Persons and Self-Preparation for Old Age in Middle-Adults: Bang Phlad, Bangkok Metropolis(Graphicsite, 2023-06-26) Pragai Jirojanakul; Nipa Leesukol; Renu Kwanyuen; Wanpen KaewpanThe purposes of this study were to assess the level of expectancy on being older persons and of the self-preparation for old age in middle-aged adults (ages between 35-60 years); and to estimate an equation to predict the self-preparation of middle-aged adults from the demographic factors and the expectancy on being older persons. The sample of 400 persons were recruited from middle-aged adults who were qualified with the predetermined criteria, using multi-stage random sampling technique. Data was collected using the questionnaire, developed by the researchers, consisted of 3 sections: the personal data, the expectancy on being older persons and the self-preparation for old age. The CVIs of sections 2 and 3 of the questionnaire were 0.97 and 1.0 with reliabilities of 0.92 and 0.93 respectively. It was found that the expectancy of the sample on being older persons in general was at a high level (Mean 4.07, S.D. 0.66) and the self-preparation for old age in general was also at a high level (Mean 4.00, S.D. 0.55). The variables, which were analyzed using chi-square tests and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation test and found significantly associated with the self-preparation for old age, were later included to formulate a prediction equation of the dependent variable. The Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed the equation that best predicted the self-preparation for old age, with the Coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.467 (R=.685). The equation included independent variables as follows: the expectancy on being older persons on spiritual and physical aspects, working for government/state enterprise/private company, practicing Buddhism, and having education at vocational certificate or higher levels. The implications of research findings and recommendations for future practice were discussed.Item Psychometric properties and confirmatory factor analysis of nurse interest inventory towards nursing department selection as a model for nurse selection into nursing departments: An application of hollandÕs vocational interest measurement(Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute, 2021) Renu Kwanyuen; Nuttaporn Lawthong; Shotiga Pasiphol; N. Lawthong; Educational measurement and Evaluation, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Pathumwan, 10330, Thailand; email: nuttaporn.L@chula.ac.thThe aim of this research and development was to develop an instrument for measuring nursesÕ interest in nursing department selection by applying HollandÕs vocational interest measurement. The research was carried out in 2 phases: Phase 1 Instrument Development and Phase 2 Quality Assessment. The participants consisted of 1,556 fourth-year nursing students in Year 2017 under the Office of the Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education and Praboromarajchanok Institute for Health Workforce Development, Ministry of Public Health. The analysis of IOC, reliability and discriminant index and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed using SPSS and LISREL. The results are as follows: the IOC was between .71Ð1; the reliability values of nursing activity interests: realistic (R), investigative (I), artistic (A), social (S), enterprising (E) and conventional (C) were 0.79, 0.72, 0.90, 0.89, 0.83 and 0.89, respectively; the reliability values of nursing activity competencies: R, I, A, S, E and C were 0.84, 0.80, 0.86, 0.78, 0.86 and 0.91, respectively; the discriminant index was between .20Ð.79. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis show that the nursing activity interest and competency measurement models were consistent with the empirical data (_2 = 45.61, p < .05, df = 27, _2 /df = 1.69, GFI = .99, AGFI = .98, RMR = .01, RMSEA = .02), which indicates that the model of the inventory was consistent with the empirical data. © 2021 Kasetsart University.Item Usability and Feasibility of the Smart Aged-Care Helper Application for Caregivers of Dependent Elderly Individuals in Suphan Buri, Thailand(Asia Pacific Higher Learning Sdn Bhd., Lincoln University College, 2024) Orranuch Chusri; Renu Kwanyuen; Doungnetre Thummakul; Sresuda Wongwiseskul; Natrapee Jaingam; Peerayut Rattanaselanon; R. Kwanyuen; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, Bang Phlat, 10700, Thailand; email: renu_kwa@dusit.ac.thBackground: It is widely acknowledged that the engagement of family caregivers and older adults with dependence is important for primary health care centres. Objective: This study will examine the feasibility and usability of the "Ageing Screening Health" application for caregivers of dependent older adults. Methods: The "Aging Screening Health" application was evaluated in two dimensions. Seven experts evaluated the technical quality in the first dimension, while 25 end users evaluated the level of satisfaction in the second dimension. The sample was selected by purposive sampling and consisted of caregivers of older adults in Song Phi Nong District, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand. The research instruments were the "Screening Ageing Health" application, the Applications Capabilities Questionnaire, and the questionnaire on satisfaction of end users. Data analysis was conducted using means and standard deviations. Results: The quality of the "Screening Ageing Health" application for caregivers of older adults with dependence was very good, with a mean score of 96.57 (SD= 3.31), and the users' satisfaction levels were also good, with a mean score of 90.24 (SD= 4.73). Conclusion: The ASH application demonstrated good overall usability and satisfaction, effectively managing health promotion plans to meet the health needs of the elderly in the community. However, village health volunteers with limited health literacy due to cognitive impairment require active planning for future brain training and stimulation. © 2024 Asia Pacific Higher Learning Sdn Bhd., Lincoln University College. All rights reserved.