Pourhadi, Samaneh
Iranian Research Center on Ageing, Department of Ageing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - The Informal Caregivers’ Viewpoint About Care Inhibitors for Community-Dwelling Elderly in an Iranian Context: A Qualitative Study
Objectives: Following the rise in the elderly population worldwide and the increase in chronic diseases among this demographic with their consequent need for care, the subject of elderly care is becoming increasingly important. Considering the traditional standing of the elderly in Iranian society and the importance of in-community care for them, it seems of crucial importance to study the obst...
[ 2 ] - Axes of intervention in the prevention of elder abuse (Review Article)
Introduction: Elder abuse is common and global and it affects the various aspects of health and quality of life in the elderly. Therefore, successful management of elder abuse requires the implementation of various and effective interventions in its prevention. This study aimed to review the axes of intervention in the prevention of elder abuse. Method: This study is a review, in which 1200 art...
[ 3 ] - Identifying Structural Suitability Components of Elderly-friendly Mosques in Iran: A Qualitative Study
Objectives: One way to improve the social participation of the elderly is to pay attention to environmental adaptation, and ensure safety and independence of them in places they use. Due to the rapid growth of the aging population in Iran and considering the important role of mosques as one of the main religious-spiritual places for the elderly, conducting studies to determine the structural su...
[ 4 ] - The Relationship Between Social Support, Cognitive Status and Depressive Symptoms With Activitiy of Daily Living in the Elderly in Amirkola
Objectives: The rapid growth of elderly population has led to more problems such as declining independence. Due to the importance of doing independent daily living activities in the elderly, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between social support, cognitive status and depressive symptoms with daily activities in the elderly in Amirkola. Methods & Materials: This mached c...
[ 5 ] - Assessment of barriers to elderly health education from health care providers opinions in the urban family physician plan of Babol city in 1399
Introduction: Health education as the first and most important component of primary health care is one of the serious duties of health center staff. This study aimed to assessment of barriers to elderly health education from health care providers opinions employed in the urban family physician plan of Babol city in 1399. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) s...
[ 6 ] - Effect of Group Physical Games on Life Quality of Older Adults at Adult Daycare Centers
Introduction: Physical activity is a predictor of the health outcomes of the older adults, and many approaches have been introduced for its implementation. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of group physical games on life quality (QOL) of older adults at an adult day care center. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted using pre-test and post-test. Using convenienc...
[ 7 ] - : Barriers to Remarriage in Older Women: A Qualitative Study
Objectives: Today, one of the most important challenges in the world and in Iran is the increase of the elder population. Death of a spouse in old age result in decrease of their participation and negotiation ability in different parts of life, and living alone independently is associated with an increased risk of death and affecting all aspects of health (physical, mental, social) in the elde...
[ 8 ] - Explanation of the Structural and Functional Challenges of Babol Primary Health Care Centers Based on World Health Organization Age- Friendly Toolkit
Objectives Primary care is the first main interface of health services for the elderly to maintain and improve their health. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate the appropriateness of the way to provide services for this population group, which is one of the most vulnerable classes of society. This study was conducted to explain the structural and functional challenges of comprehensive healt...
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