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{"title":"A Systematic Analytical Study about the Effective Criteria on the Life Quality in Nursing Homes","authors":"A. Sharghi, E. Zarghami, F. S. Kousalari","doi":"10.29252/JOGE.2.3.44","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/JOGE.2.3.44","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: According to the increase in aging population, studying the life quality and its related factors is important. Due to the various aspects of elderly’s quality of life and many different needs including physical, mental and social, there are a few comprehensive studies in this field. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the life quality of elderly and its dimensions in nursing homes through a review of total previous studies. Method: The present study has examined fifteen-year researches and studies in Persian and Latin sources, such as scientific databases, information banks of Iranian publications and magazines, engineering journals and design indexed in Science direct, magazines in Taylor & Francis and Springer link websites during all three months of spring 1395 with the selected keywords including nursing home, elderly’s life quality, elderly residence and environmental characteristics of elderly and English phrase “Quality of life & nursing home”. Results: The extracted variables from 58 essays related to the subject via content analysis of earned variables and consultation with experts in the field of elderly architecture were divided into four groups including 12 factors: Physical variables (safety, physical support and rehabilitation), structural-functional variables (environmental and physical fitness, accessibility and comfort), cognitive factors (familiarity with the environment, perceptual security, sensory stimulation, sense of efficacy and psychological support) and sociocultural variables (social protection and confidentiality). Among the four variable groups, researchers emphasize on the following factors in order: cognitive variables (with a frequency of 48.8%), sociocultural variables (21.4%), physical variables (20.8%) and structural-functional variables (9%). Conclusion: The results has shown that many factors affect the life quality of older people in nursing homes and the related factors to the nursing home structure were classified in 12 minor groups and four general variables and also the great magnitude of cognitive variables for researchers and then in an order of sociocultural, physical and structural-functional variables was emphasized. Accordingly it is suggested that cognitive and sociocultural aspects should be considered in a specific way in studies, planning and designing nursing homes in addition to physical and structural variables.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"3 1","pages":"44-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78399630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the factor structure, reliability and validity of the short-form of self-management ability scale in older people","authors":"M. Arabzadeh, Kabiri","doi":"10.29252/JOGE.2.3.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/JOGE.2.3.21","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The investigation of psychometric properties of the short-form of selfmanagement ability scale in older people, including reliability, validity, confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis was the purpose of this study. Method: In this descriptivesurvey study, 283 older people (135 males and 148 females), were selected through available sampling in Tehran. The construct validity of management ability scale was investigated through exploratory factor analysis and main components method by using varimax orthogonal rotation. Reliability of the scale was calculated by test-retest method and ordinal alpha coefficient. Results: The exploratory factor analysis showed six factors (taking initiative, investing, self-efficacy, variety, multifunctionality and positive frame of mind). Test-retest reliability and internal consistency the ordinal alpha coefficients assumed good. Conclusion: According to the results of current research, the short-form of selfmanagement ability scale is a reliable instrument with appropriate psychometric properties to measure the rate of self-management ability in Iranian older people.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"14 1","pages":"21-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89849861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How was the oral health of the older people in Tehran's Parks in 1396?","authors":"Pouya Farokhnezhad Afshar, S. Malakouti, M. Ajri-Khameslou","doi":"10.29252/JOGE.2.3.57","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/JOGE.2.3.57","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Following the growth of the older population, attention to their health issues has become increasingly important. One of the issues that have been considered for various reasons is the oral health of the elderly. The purpose of this study was to determine the oral health status of older people in Tehran. Method: This study is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. This study was conducted on 190 older people (113 old men and 77 old women) in Tehran's parks. The oral health status of the elderly was evaluated by GOHAI's oral health index, which has already been validated in Iran. Data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation and correlation and T independent test, using SPSS v.22 software. Results: The mean age of participants was 67.30 ± 6.87. About 57.90% of the older adults did not have any of their teeth. The mean oral health of the older adults was 43.04 ± 10.61. There was a significant positive correlation between discomfort score and number of missing teeth (P<0.001, r = 0.51). Conclusion: The results showed that the oral health status of the older adults is not appropriate in Tehran, which indicates the need to pay more attention to preventing oral problems and improving oral health.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"19 1","pages":"57-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85138181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of a speed stacking training program on manual dexterity in elderly men","authors":"M. Baghdadi, Z. P. ardakani, Z. Salman","doi":"10.29252/JOGE.2.2.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/JOGE.2.2.34","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Physical activity and exercise interventions can have a positive effect on improving the quality of life of the elderly and reduce their loss of function. The aim of this study was the effect of a speed stacking training program on manual dexterity in elderly men. Method: Forty elderly men with an average (74±1.7) years old were selected from nursing home city of Boroujerd in 2016 by available sampling. After taking a pre-test by Purdue Pegboard test, randomly were divided subjects into two groups: the experimental group (n=20) and control group (n= 20). Speed stacking training was performed in 4 weeks, 45 min sessions, 4 times per week. So post-test was taken after training sessions. Data were analysed using analysis of Covariate (ANCOVA) were used. Data analysis by software Spss (version 22) and the level of significance was 0.05. Results: The results showed that speed stacking training on variables speed of manual dexterity has a (P<0.05). But had no significant effect on the accuracy of manual dexterity (P>0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, speed stacking training will improve fine motor speed of manual dexterity in elderly men and could be used in sports and daily programs, in rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"130 1","pages":"34-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89201628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship between Sexual Satisfaction and Marital Satisfaction in Elderly","authors":"آناهیتا تکبیری, ملیحه ایمنی, اسماعیل عزیزی فینی","doi":"10.29252/joge.2.2.43","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/joge.2.2.43","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Sexual satisfaction plays an important role in marital satisfaction of the elderly. Although sexual problems are common in elderly, it is usually not taken care of it in clinical care. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction in elderlies Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 elderly people covered by health centers in Kashan in 2013. The instrument used in this study was a two-part questionnaire. The first part was a researcher-made questionnaire about sexual relationship and the second part was the Enrich’s marital satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16. Results: The results indicated that marital satisfaction in elderly with higher sexual satisfaction was significantly higher than elderly with low sexual satisfaction. But physical problems preventing sexual intercourse had no effect on marital satisfaction. (P>0.05). Conclusion: It is necessciate to pay attention to different aspects of marital satisfaction in the elderly, especially about sexual matters.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"15 1","pages":"43-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84512592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"بررسی وضعیت سلامت عمومی سالمندان شهر سبزوار و عوامل مرتبط با آن در سال 1395","authors":"فاطمه زارعی, مجتبی محمدی, خدیجه ابوزاده گتابی, اکرم قنبری مقدم","doi":"10.29252/joge.2.2.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/joge.2.2.26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"3 1","pages":"26-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85922943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing the effectiveness of telenursing with in-person follow up on the feeling of loneliness among the elderly in community health centers in Ahvaz in 2017","authors":"S. Babadi, L. Sadeghmoghadam, A. D. Noghabi","doi":"10.29252/joge.2.2.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/joge.2.2.58","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: With growing number of the elderly population, feeling of loneliness as an effective factor on health and quality of life of them, requires a greater amount of attention. Meanwhile, follow-up with the purpose of establishing a continuous, dynamic caring relationship, play an important role in raising awareness and strengthening the performance of the elderly. This study was conducted to compare the effect of telephone follow-up (telenursing) with in-person follow-up on the feeling of loneliness in the elderly in community health centers in Ahvaz in 2017. Method: This semi-experimental study was implemented on 60 elderly people (60-75 yrs) in Ahvaz Health Centers. The sample was selected using systematic randomized sampling method. All 60 samples received a three-session training program in 3 weeks. In two months, the group receiving telenursing had six appointments while the group receiving in-person follow up had two. Data was collected using demographic questionnaires, short cognitive status test and Revised Russell's Loneliness Scale. The data was analyzed with SPSS software (version 20). P-values less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Average loneliness score was 38.03 and 34.2 in the group receiving telenursing and 35.9 and 32.6 in the group receiving in-person follow up before and after intervention, respectively. Both in the in-person follow up group (p = 0.001) and the telenursing group (p = 0.002), loneliness decreased following the intervention. Conclusion: The results showed that there was a decline in feeling of loneliness in the two groups. Therefore, both follow-up methods are suggested for the elderly population.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"547 1","pages":"58-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77290424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oral health status of male older adults admitted to Razi psychiatric hospital, 2016","authors":"Zamaninejad Sh, Maghsodlou-Estarabadi","doi":"10.29252/JOGE.2.2.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/JOGE.2.2.11","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Daily behaviors of the elderly affect oral and dental conditions. Today, the oral health of the older adults and promote it are very much taken into consideration, which is directly related to their quality of life. The main aim of this study was evaluation of Oral health status of male older adults in Razi psychiatric hospital. Method: In this cross-sectional hospital-based study, we recruited male admitted older adults aged ≥ 60 in Razi psychiatric hospital in Tehran, 2016. The study sample comprised120 subject which were selected through the census sampling method. Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), Abbreviated Mental Test score (AMTs), and socioeconomic questionnaires were used to collect the data. Reliability and validity of both questionnaires in Persian language have been confirmed. The gathered data were analyzed by SPSS-18 and Pearson correlation coefficient test. Results: A total of 120 male older adults, were included into the study. The mean age of the participants was 66.14 ± 3.37 years and of mean years of hospitalization was 20.16 ± 9.70. Results indicated that the oral health status of the elderly was undesirable. Factors such as cognitive status, age, education, and number of teeth were significantly correlated with oral health status. Conclusion: Evaluation of the oral health in the elderly is essential for determining the impact of different dental procedures and care. According to the findings, the oral health status of elderly men in Razi Psychiatric Hospital is weak. Therefore, accurate oral examinations are recommended.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"5 1","pages":"11-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80074088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The relationship between sleep apnea and quality of life of the elderly in Saqez-Iran","authors":"Baghi, P. S. Hesabi, H. Mohammadi, Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh","doi":"10.29252/JOGE.2.2.51","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/JOGE.2.2.51","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Sleep apnea is a sort of Airway obstruction that is resulted in fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness and might negatively influence the quality of life. The present paper is an attempt to survey the relationship between sleep apnea and the quality of life of the elderly in Saqez-Iran. Method: The study was carried out as a cross-sectional work in 2015. Totally, 300 participants who visited Saqez City-based clinics were selected through multi-stage sampling. Data gathering was done using STOP sleep apnea screening tool and quality of life questionnaire (SF-36). Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential tests in PASW. Results: The results confirmed sleep apnea in 213 subjects (71%). Mean score of quality of life of the subjects with sleep apnea was 46.53±14.75 and the elderly without sleep apnea was 56.93±16.25. In addition, mean score of physical aspect of quality of life in the former group was 44.59±20.96 and the latter group was 58.57±22.85. Clearly, the mean scores of the elderly with sleep apnea are significantly lower than the elderly without sleep apnea (p=0.0001). Conclusion: Quality of life of the elderly with sleep apnea was lower than the elderly without sleep apnea. Screening, recognition, and controlling sleep apnea in the elderly are seemed to be effective in improving quality of life of them.","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"19 1","pages":"51-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86535240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of Art therapy on the quality of life and social participation of older adults in Kerman nursing homes","authors":"A. Barshan, A. Soltaninejad, A. Sadeghzadeh, T. Rajabi, M. Mirhosseini","doi":"10.29252/JOGE.2.2.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29252/JOGE.2.2.18","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15922,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontology","volume":"74 1","pages":"18-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73212723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}