Translation, psychometric testing and implementation of the perineal assessment tool for assessing incontinence-associated dermatitis risk in semi-intensive care patients.

Skin injury is a growing issue among older adults, especially when admitted to an intensive care unit or long-term care facility. Skin prevention is a key point in dealing with this issue, and prompt and effective screening instruments should be used to identify risks and start preventive interventions and care. This descriptive study aimed to translate and examine the psychometric property and implement the Perineal Assessment Tool for incontinence associated dermatitis risk assessment.

Effect of a Self-Efficacy-Promoting Program on Pain Management Among Patients with Cancer: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Purpose: To examine the effect of a self-efficacy-promoting program on pain management among patients with cancer.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design was carried out. Fifty-eight participants were recruited by using consecutive sampling and then divided, according to time period, into either the control group or the experimental group, 29 people for each group.

Effects of symptom management program on selected health outcomes among older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a quasi-experimental study.

Older adults have limitations from their aging process and chronic disease, so developed interventions must pay attention and concern to their aging degeneration and needs. This study aims to study the effects of a symptom management program on selected health outcomes among older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The quasi-experimental research included the 15 older patients in the control group receiving routine nursing care, while the other 15 in the experimental group received a 4-week symptom management program.

Study of medication use and effects of medication among hospitalized older Buddhist monks: An embedded mixed-method study.

Aim: The aim was to study medication use, effects of medication and perspective of participants involved in medication use among hospitalized older Buddhist monks.

Design: An embedded mixed-method study.

Methods: This study included 71 hospitalized older Buddhist monks and 23 participants involved in medication use.

The Effectiveness of a Multi-Sensory Sleep-Promotion Program on Sleep Quality among Hospitalized Older Adults of Thailand: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Background/objective: Older adults suffer from sleep disturbances, especially during hospitalization, affecting their health condition, recovery, and in-hospital mortality. Therefore, we aimed to explore the effectiveness of a multi-sensory sleep-promotion program on sleep quality among hospitalized Thai older adults.

Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, the 52 eligible older adults in a private medical ward were equally assigned into two groups.

Prevention and Care for Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

Background: The prevalent rate of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) trends upward in older populations. Skin breakdown from IAD impacts the quality of life of older adults and reflects the quality of care in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Specific and appropriate interventions for prevention and care are needed.

Effects of sunlight exposure and vitamin D supplementation on vitamin D levels in postmenopausal women in rural Thailand: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Despite the abundant sunlight in Thailand, vitamin D deficiency is common in premenopausal and postmenopausal Thai women. Sunlight exposure is a natural way to increase one's intake of vitamin D. However, limited research has been conducted regarding natural exposure to sunlight as a strategy to improve vitamin D status in postmenopausal women.

A qualitative study of older adults seeking appropriate treatment to self-manage their chronic pain in rural North-East Thailand.

Background: Many older adults suffer from chronic pain which decreases their functional capacity and reduces quality of life. Health behaviours and self-care during chronic illness and chronic pain can exert an important influence on health outcomes. The aims of this study were to (a) understand how older adult Thai individuals seek appropriate treatment to self-manage their chronic pain, and (b) to identify factors that contribute to effective pain self-management.