The effect of psychosocial interventions by nurses on the well-being of aged Indian adults
The challenge posed by aging, particularly in enhancing psychosocial health in nursing homes has to be addressed. Hence, we evaluated the nurse-led psychosocial interventions to improve social well-being and reduce residents' loneliness. Fifty participants from Chennai engaged in a mixed-methods design, where pre- and post-tests measured social well-being and loneliness. Over four weeks, structured social activities and emotional support interventions resulted in significant improvements in social well-being and notable reductions in loneliness. The study's findings demonstrate that nurse-led psychosocial interventions can effectively enhance well-being and minimise loneliness in elderly care settings, supporting the need for targeted strategies in elderly care.
Authors
- Vinod Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9248-4641)
- Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran
- Anbalagan Marudan
- Theranirajan Ethiraj
- Palani Pappa Subbiah
- Gayathri Ellappan Karunakaran
- Schwartzlin Vinolia Paul Sathyanathan
Institutions
- Madras Medical College (IN)
- Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bioinformation
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.6026/9732063002001970
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.64