Browsing by Author "Wachira Suriyawong"

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    Exploring the Association Between Loneliness, Subjective Cognitive Decline, and Quality of Life Among Older Thai Adults: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Method Study
    (SAGE Publications Inc., 2024) Panawat Sanprakhon; Wachira Suriyawong; Orranuch Chusri; Peerayut Rattanaselanon; W. Suriyawong; Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; email: suriyawo@msu.edu
    Examining the rising prevalence of subjective cognitive decline as an early indicator of dementia in adults, this study investigates its complex interaction with loneliness and quality of life in individuals with preclinical dementia. Using a convergent parallel mixed-method approach, we employed Structural Equation Modeling on a cohort of 149 older adults. Qualitative insights were derived from focused group discussions and in-depth semi-structured interviews with a cohort of 23 older adults. Loneliness emerges as a pivotal contributor, exerting a discernible partial indirect effect on quality of life through subjective cognitive decline (indirect effect = _0.145, p =.006). Noteworthy differentials surfaced, with the impact of subjective cognitive decline on quality of life heightened in those with chronic diseases (__2 = 6.139, p =.013). Loneliness, wielding a palpable impact, intricately interlaces with quality of life, the nexus of which is intricately mediated by subjective cognitive decline. © The Author(s) 2024.
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    Pilot testing of the strengthening caregiving activities program for Thai informal caregivers of dependent older people
    (Elsevier Inc., 2023) Panawat Sanprakhon; Orranuch Chusri; Wachira Suriyawong; Samoraphop Banharak; O. Chusri; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, 295 Nakornrajasima Rd, Dusitm Bangkok, 10300, Thailand; email: orranuch_chu@dusit.ac.th
    This study sought to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effect of the Strengthening Caregiving Activities Program on care partners' caregiver burden and activities of daily living (ADLs) ability. The program was used for the informal caregivers of dependent older people; 29 participants were recruited from a community center in Thailand. Caregiver burden and ADL changes were assessed for preliminary effects using the one-way repeated measure ANOVA at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. The six program sessions were implemented as intended, with 93.10% of participants reporting satisfaction with the program (M = 26.653; SD = 3.380). Caregiver burden statistically decreased after the intervention and follow-up (p < .05), but the care partners' ADLs did not. This program was feasible and showed promise for the reduction of caregiver burden. A randomized controlled trial should be conducted to test the effect of the Strengthening Caregiving Activities Program on large samples of caregivers. © 2023 Elsevier Inc.