Anne Mehala, R (2011) A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Selected Recreational Therapy on Stress and Cognitive Function among Senior Citizens in a Selected Old Age Home at Erode. Masters thesis, Bishop’s College of Nursing, Dharapuram.
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Abstract
Getting old is a process in the earthly life. In the last 50 years, the ageing society is estimated to have three times as many people who are over the age of sixty. Emotional and mental illness increase over the life cycle. Stress is particularly prevalent among elderly. According to the 2001 Census of India, the projected figure for 2031 is 179 million seniors. Dual-career families, changing values, and nuclear family dynamics have altered the social landscape of India. An emerging phenomenon in urban India is the emergence of “pay and stay” homes as a late life living arrangement for middle and higher-income groups. This study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of selected recreational therapy on stress and cognitive function among senior citizens in a selected old age home at Erode. The conceptual framework of the study was based on the Modified Roy’s adaptation model (1984). The study made use of one group pretest post test pre experimental design. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 60 samples for the study. Pre test was done. Stress assessment rating scale and Mini mental status examination was used to assess the stress and cognitive function. Selected recreational therapy such as craft work for 30-40 minutes, art therapy for 30-40 minutes and play therapy for one hour which was given to senior citizens once for 20 days. Post test was conducted on the 21st day. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean post test stress score 46.18 (SD±4.29) is significantly lower than mean pretest stress score 119.5 (SD±4.6) There is significant difference between pretest and post test stress score ‘t’ value = 56.71, (p < 0.05) among senior citizens. The mean post test level of cognitive function 24.7(SD±3.9) is significantly greater than mean pretest level of cognitive function score 22.08(SD±2.84). There is significant difference between pretest and post test level of cognitive function score ‘t’ value = 9.20, (p< 0.05). The findings revealed that the selected recreational therapy can be helpful in reducing the level of stress and improves the cognitive function among senior citizens.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Effectiveness, Recreational Therapy, Stress and Cognitive Function, Senior Citizens, Selected Old Age Home, Erode. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Aug 2020 16:06 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Aug 2020 16:06 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/13062 |
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