2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Elucidation of inactivity factors and structures in hospitalized older patients using the Patient empowerment scale
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20K19265
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Review Section |
Basic Section 58080:Gerontological nursing and community health nursing-related
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| Research Institution | Naragakuen University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
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| Keywords | Empowerment / 高齢者 / 入院患者 / 不活動 / ヘルスプロモーション |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
In this study, we developed a definition of empowerment applicable to the older adults in Japan, created an patient empowerment scale Japqanese version (PES-J) for older patients, and examined the relationship and structure between empowerment and life functions in older patients.
As a result, older adults’ empowerment in contemporary Japan was defined as “the series of processes in which disclosing oneself, not only verbally but also nonverbally (e.g., through work, roles, and collaborative activities), in connection with others, objectively perceiving one’s existence and challenges, taking proactive actions based on decision-making, and utilizing one’s strengths in new work and community life.” Furthermore, the high validity and reliability of the PES-J were confirmed, and it was clear that empowerment affects the amount of physical activity and psychosomatic function in older patients.
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| Free Research Field |
高齢者のヘルスプロモーション
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| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
本研究では，現代の日本における高齢者のEmpowerment概念が明らかになり，Patient Empowerment Scale日本語版は統計学的に高齢患者に適用可能であることが示された．さらに，高齢患者のEmpowermentが身体活動量や生活機能に影響することが示唆された．これら一連の結果は，日本の高齢者におけるEmpowerment概念を的確かつ広範に浸透させる一助になると思われる．さらに，高齢患者に対するEmpowerment支援は，家族や他者とのコミュニケーションや役割遂行を促進し，閉じこもりや身体不活動を予防する一助になると考えられた．
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