The development of an empowerment model to self-holistic health care for the elderly.

Abstract

          This research aimed to 1) to study the condition and context of the elderly association and the empowerment of the elderly in the association; 2) to develop a model of empowerment for self-holistic health care of the elderly; and 3) to evaluate the model of empowerment. Empowering the elderly to take care of their own holistic health. Which uses research and development methods as qualitative research. The lessons were taken to find a model of empowerment for holistic health care of the elderly. The researchers obtained data from structured interview forms, interviews, participant and participant observations. Focus Group The sample group consisted of both male and female elders aged 60 years and over who were leaders in the activities of the Relatives Dharma Service association, the moral community, Phrom Lok Temple, In which the researcher selected a specific type according to the above qualifications for 10 people.

1. The condition and context of the elderly association and the empowerment of the elderly in the club. It was found that most of the elderly were in the age range of 60-70 years with access to various power sources. Whether it is a temple as a center for learning and doing activities with the elderly participating from the beginning and participate in decision-making, direction and change, showing that older adults have the power of being able to take care of themselves. It is an important part of society in driving and developing a better society of the community.


2. Develop a model of empowerment for self-holistic health care of the elderly. It was found that the context of the area of the Relatives Dharma Service association, the moral community, Phrom Lok Temple, the empowerment in the association. The elderly self-holistic health care led to a “PHROMLOK MODEL” consisted of 8 elements which are 1) Individual 2) Health Promotion 3) Religion
   4) Learning Opportunity 5) Management 6) Learning 7) optimism and 8) knowledge.


3. Evaluate the model of empowerment for self-holistic health care of the elderly. It was found that model of empowerment for self-holistic health care of the elderly was assessed at a prototype level. and can be disseminated to other elderly association.