The process of improving the quality of life of the elderly through community participation in Na Phu Subdistrict, Phen District, Udon Thani Province

Abstract

Action research has objectives. To study the process of improving the quality of life of the elderly through community participation in Na Phu Subdistrict, Phen District, Udon Thani Province. The sample group was divided into 2 groups: a group of 72 elderly people and a group of 38 network partners. Data collection was carried out between October 2023 and January 2024. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including distribution tables, frequency, percentage, mean, and deviation. standard Inferential statistics with t-test statistics (Paired t-test) The results of the study found that Context of quality of life of the elderly in the area It was found that 87.5% of the elderly were socially attached. Evaluating the quality of life of the elderly found that The quality of life of the elderly was at a moderate level, 98.6 percent (X=70.7, SD=4.1). 1) In terms of physical health, it was at a moderate level, 98.6 percent (X=20.2, SD=2.7). 2) In terms of mental health, it was at a moderate level, 84.7 percent (X=15.9, SD=1.6) 3) Social relations, moderate level, 95.8 percent (X=8.7, SD=0.6) 4) Environmental aspect, moderate level, 75.0 percent, 75.0 percent (X=20.2, SD=2.1) Participation of network partners in the community in improving the quality of life of the elderly was low at 55.3 percent (X=33.1, SD=2.7). After participating in activities to improve the quality of life of the elderly through community participation, it was found that the ability to carry out daily activities Barthel Activities of Daily Living (ADL) index for the elderly The sample group was stable compared to before participating in the activity. The quality of life of the elderly improved covering all 4 areas: physical health, moderate level (X=24.5, SD = 3.1), mental aspect, moderate level (X=21.5, SD=2.4), social relationships, moderate level, the average score was 10.2 (X=10.2, SD=1.0) Environmental aspect Most of the elderly were at a moderate level (X=28.5, SD=2.3) with statistical significance (p<0.001).
The success factor is a strong network of partners. Give importance to the health of people in the community Participation of network partners in improving the quality of life of the elderly in the community In order to have an exchange of knowledge and opinions. Participate in organizing activities to promote the health of the elderly, creating action plans with network partners. From providing information, thinking together, analyzing, monitoring, evaluating, and summarizing the results of operations to improve the quality of life of the elderly in the community. In order to have guidelines for developing the quality of life of the elderly in the community in an efficient and sustainable manner.