Effectiveness of the preparation for active ageing in Nonthaburi Province

Abstract

          Preparing people to become active ageing is crucial for national development in the present era to sustainably enter a quality aging society.This study aims to develop guidelines for preparing individuals to become capable elderly people and to evaluate the effectiveness of these preparation guidelines.The study used a quasi-experimental design. The sample size was determined using G* Power Test, with T-tests employed for statistical analysis. The statistical test used was the mean difference between two independent means (two groups), with an effect size of 0.50, α = 0.05, and β = 0.95. The sample included 88 individuals aged 50-59 without chronic diseases and 88 individuals with diabetes. The statistical tools used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test.

          Results: The preparation guidelines for becoming capable elderly individuals encompass five aspects: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. There are four key components that promote successful aging: 1) setting clear goals, 2) health literacy, 3) self-health management, and 4) maintaining consistent self-care. The study found significant statistical differences (p< 0.05) before and after applying the preparation guidelines in both groups (those with and without chronic diseases).

         Conclusion: The preparation guidelines for becoming potential elderly help equip citizens with self-management skills and desired health behaviors, leading them to become Active ageing in the future.