บทบาทพยาบาลชุมชนต่อการสร้างชุมชนเข้มแข็งในการดูแลผู้สูงอายุในชุมชน

Apasarin  Mano

doi:10.1016/hscr.v39i2.270287

Authors

Apasarin Mano Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Uttaradit, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/hscr.v39i2.270287

Keywords:

The Role of Community Nurse, Community Strength, the Older Adults in Community

Abstract

Objective: To explain the situation of the elderly in Thailand, including the impacts of becoming an
aging society, the meaning of strong communities, strategies and methods for strengthening communities, and the role of nurses in developing strong communities for elderly care.
Methods: Collection and analysis of knowledge from documents and related research, synthesizing the economic and social impacts of increasing elderly population, presenting perspectives on how strong communities can help care for the vulnerable elderly group, including the role of community health nurses in elderly healthcare.
Results: The global and Thai elderly population situation in the 21st century is moving towards ecoming a complete aging society, with decreasing children and working-age population resulting in reduced workforce proportion. This causes the working-age population to bear an increasing burden of elderly care. The elderly should receive care that matches their true needs and problems, aligning with their social and cultural context, enabling them to live safely with their communities and families while maintaining good quality of life. Community nurses are healthcare personnel who have the most opportunities to work closely with elderly residents in communities, having information about their home living conditions and holistic health status. When nurses utilize their role to promote community strength, it enhances community potential in various aspects, including increasing community members’ capabilities, promoting leadership, utilizing community resources effectively, and integrating relevant agencies to ensure good health and quality of life for the elderly.
Conclusions: Community nurses are a key part of the healthcare team, closely connected to and highly accessible within the community. They play a crucial role in strengthening community resilience by enhancing people’s capabilities, managing chronic health conditions, and utilizing community resources efficiently. Additionally, they collaborate with leaders and networks to improve the quality of life for community members

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