Anarkali, A (2016) A study to assess the effectiveness of guided imagery technique in reduction of stress among elderly people in selected old age home, at Chennai. Masters thesis, College of Nursing, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
Stress is the physiological or psychological tension that threatens homeostasis - in physical, emotional and psychological well-being of people. Need for the study If the stress is not treated initially, it may lead to many complications like depression, suicide etc. Guided imagery technique aims to get people, particularly in elderly reduce stress, make people happier and more committed, as well as improve their interpersonal skills. So the investigator intended to do the study. Objectives 1. To identify the socio demographic variables of the elderly people in selected old age home at Chennai. 2. To assess the stress level before guided imagery technique among elderly people in selected old age home at Chennai. 3. To evaluate the stress level after guided imagery technique among elderly people in selected old age home at Chennai. 4. To determine the effectiveness of the guided imagery technique. 5. To find association between post-test variables with selected demographic variables. Methodology Approach: Quantitative approach. Study Design: Pre experimental one group pretest posttest design was used. Study setting: Vishranthi Home for aged and destitute women, Palavakkam, Chennai. Sampling technique: Non-probability convenient sampling technique (n=60). Data collection procedure: Pre-existing level of stress among the elderly female was assessed by structured DASS questionnaire. They were divided into two groups. Each group contained 30 people. They were again sub divided into 6 group, 5 members in each group. Guided imagery technique was practiced by the investigator. On the 14th day post-test was done by using the same questionnaire. Then continued the same for next 30 participants. Data analysis Demographic and clinical data were analysed with descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, percentage and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi-square and paired
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Imagery Technique ; Reduction of Stress ; Elderly People ; Old Age Home ; Chennai. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Aug 2017 09:25 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2017 05:00 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/2312 |
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