Analytical on empowerment interventions in older people with chronic disease: A review literature
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Z Fotoukian , F Mohammadi Shahboulaghi , M Fallahi Khoshknab |
Member of Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , F_mohammadi_2000@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (20368 Views) |
Introduction: The growing
number of older people in world, will increase chronic diseases. It is
necessary empowerment interventions for reduce health costs, authority and
self-efficacy attainment and informed health related decisions-making. The aim
of this article was to critically analyze the findings of publish review
empowerment interventions studies in older people with chronic diseases. Materials and Methods: This
descriptive review was conducted to examine how empowerment
is conceptualized across interventions. Computerized and manual searches were conducted of articles regardless of the time limit. Computerized searches of Academic Search Ovid, Science Direct, Elsevier and IranMedex databases were conducted. During this
search, 20 studies were found which met the inclusion
criteria. These studies were assessed and criticized based
on Sidani & Braden (1998) framework Findings: Results showed that some
studies did not use the theoretical frame and outcome of criteria were not clear too. In addition, all of empowerment
dimensions effects of demographic variables on empowerment were neither
considered, nor had a follow-up program. Conclusion: According empowerment interventions and its limitations, it is
suggested that all empowerment dimensions should be considered in further
research studies. |
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Keywords: Empowerment, Aging, Chronic Disease. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
nursing management & administration Received: 2013/09/10 | Accepted: 2013/09/10 | Published: 2013/09/10
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