Browsing by Author "Sresuda Wongwiseskul"

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    Effects of Exercise on Physical Performances among Frail Older Adults: A Review Study
    (Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University, 2020) Sattha Prakobchai; Rungnapa Pongkiatchai; Sresuda Wongwiseskul; S. Prakobchai; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand; email: sattha_pra@dusit.ac.th
    Frailty is a crucial concept in determining physiological reverses among older adults. Physical frailty can predict the vulnerability for community-dwelling older adults as the functional performance declines. Recently, nurses and health care professionals have implemented the strategies to enhance physical capacity among frail older adults. Even the clinical guidelines of physical activity and exercise recommendations are widely published, older adults still engage in a low level of physical exercise. It is notable that exercise intervention is effective way to prevent frailty. This review indicates that a combination of aerobic, resistance exercise, and multicomponent exercise can improve physical performance such as increase muscle strength, balance, muscle mass, gait speed and prevent falls. Frailty is a reversible condition. Therefore, encouraging older adults to perform physical exercise is needed to maintain physical functioning as well as promote quality of life. Nurses play a significant role in frailty recovering both in hospitals and in aged care facilities. © 2020, Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University. All rights reserved.
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    Effects of Exercise on Physical Performances among Frail Older Adults: A Review Study
    (Graphicsite, 2023-09-26) Sattha Prakobchai; Rungnapa Pongkiatchai; Sresuda Wongwiseskul
    Frailty is a crucial concept in determining physiological reverses among older adults. Physical frailty can predict the vulnerability for community- dwelling older adults as the functional performance declines. Recently, nurses and health care professionals have implemented the strategies to enhance physical capacity among frail older adults. Even the clinical guidelines of physical activity and exercise recommendations are widely published, older adults still engage in a low level of physical exercise. It is notable that exercise intervention is effective way to prevent frailty. This review indicates that a combination of aerobic, resistance exercise, and multicomponent exercise can improve physical performance such as increase muscle strength, balance, muscle mass, gait speed and prevent falls. Frailty is a reversible condition. Therefore, encouraging older adults to perform physical exercise is needed to maintain physical functioning as well as promote quality of life. Nurses play a significant role in frailty recovering both in hospitals and in aged care facilities.
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    The Effect of Health Literacy on Self-Management Related to Food Consumption among Older Adults with Hypertension in the Community
    (Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University, 2022) Rungnapa Pongkiatchai; Sresuda Wongwiseskul; Orranuch Chusri; R. Pongkiatchai; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand; email: rungnapa_pon@dusit.ac.th
    The study aimed to study the effect of the health literacy program on self-management related to food consumption among older adults with hypertension in the community. The study design was quasi-experimental study with pre and posttest groups. The participants consisted of 64 older adults with hypertension who were randomly assigned to an experimental and control group. Participants in experimental group received health education and six sessions of health literacy. Each session lasted 20-60 minutes within eight weeks. Control group received usual care and health education from health provider. self-administration questionnaire (nutrition literacy, food consumption pattern and self-management) was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed using independent t-test. Group reflection was analyzed using content analysis. Results showed that mean score of nutritional literacy, food consumption and self-management of the experiment group was significantly higher than the mean score of the control group (p-value <.001). Results from the reflection in the experimental group suggested some issues, including the understanding, access to information and applying knowledge. Participants suggested the methods to enhance health literacy for self-management on food consumption including providing knowledge, communication, sharing experiences and using photographic media. In sum, health literacy program can be used as a tool to enhance knowledge related to health. © 2022, Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University. All rights reserved.
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    The Effect of Health Literacy on Self-Management Related to Food Consumption among Older Adults with Hypertension in the Community
    (Graphicsite, 2023-09-26) Rungnapa Pongkiatchai; Sresuda Wongwiseskul; Orranuch Chusri
    The study aimed to study the effect of the health literacy program on self - management related to food consumption among older adults with hypertension in the community. The study design was quasi-experimental study with pre and posttest groups. The participants consisted of 64 older adults with hypertension who were randomly assigned to an experimental and control group. Participants in experimental group received health education and six sessions of health literacy. Each session lasted 20-60 minutes within eight weeks. Control group received usual care and health education from health provider. self-administration questionnaire (nutrition literacy, food consumption pattern and self-management) was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed using independent t-test. Group reflection was analyzed using content analysis. Results showed that mean score of nutritional literacy, food consumption and self-management of the experiment group was significantly higher than the mean score of the control group (p-value <.001). Results from the reflection in the experimental group suggested some issues, including the understanding, access to information and applying knowledge. Participants suggested the methods to enhance health literacy for self-management on food consumption including providing knowledge, communication, sharing experiences and using photographic media. In sum, health literacy program can be used as a tool to enhance knowledge related to health.
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    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.th
    Background: 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.