A model of quality of life development affecting the elders In Prang Ku District, Sisaket Province

Abstract

This research and development aims to develop a model for improving the quality of life of the elderly in Prang Ku District, Sisaket Province, by dividing the research into three phases. The sample consisted of 410 elderly people in Prang Ku district who collected data using a questionnaire created by the researcher. Multiple linear regression   Phase 2 is action research to develop a model for improving the quality of life of the elderly through participation. Through the quality management process (PAOR) in 3 cycles, each cycle has 4 stages: planning, implementation, implementation, and implementation. Observation and reflection Selective target groups include people involved in the health care of the elderly. A total of 40 participants analyzed the data through data collection, classification, and content analysis. To study the effect of patterns developed in small groups. Comparison before and after the experiment The sample consisted of 110 elderly people, who analyzed the data by comparing the mean score differences of the variables before and after receiving the program using paired sample t-test statistics for the study period from May to September 2023.

The results findings are: 1) Quality of life of the elderly in Prang Ku District, Sisaket Province; physically, the elderly have comorbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure, psychological aspects; the elderly have good living conditions, warmth, suitability, social relationships; etc. The elderly community participates in activities moderately. Environmental aspects the housing characteristics  of the elderly are appropriate. 2) The overall quality of life of the elderly is high and 3) Factors that influence the quality of life of the elderly in Prang Ku District include factors of involvement with family  and community. Social support factors Self-esteem factors All 5 factors can jointly explain the variation in factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly in    Prang Ku District 63.80% (R2=0.646, R2 adj = 0.638). 4) The model for improving the quality of life of the elderly in Prang Ku District, Sisaket Province, is the QDE : PRANGKU Model, consisting of (1) P=Promote Elderly Exercise, (2) R=Responsibility, (3) A=Area Support, (4) N=Nursing Home, (5) G=Good Environment, (6) K=Keep up Self-Esteem, and (7) U=Unity of Personal. Social support and self-esteem Satisfaction with well-being The daily routine and quality of life of the elderly were statistically significantly higher than before the experiment at 0.05, indicating that the developed model could improve the quality of life of the elderly in Prang Ku District.