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Social support as a right for elderly individuals with dementia |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Hatairat Warin |
| Title | Social support as a right for elderly individuals with dementia |
| Contributor | Thipaporn Potawin |
| Publisher | Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2561 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Thai Interdisciplinary Research |
| Journal Vol. | 13 |
| Journal No. | 6 |
| Page no. | 64 |
| Keyword | elderly individuals, dementia, social right, social support |
| URL Website | http://rdi.npru.ac.th |
| Website title | วารสารวิจัยสหวิทยาการไทย |
| ISSN | 2465-3837 |
| Abstract | This research studies social support systems and the rights of the elderly with dementia through qualitativeresearch. The research aimed to determine the support systems in use in Thailand which had the greatest efficacy. Apurposive sampling method coupled with consultations with nurse practitioners was used. The nurse practitionerswere based at the Poottarn Health Service Center, located in the Nongkam District of Bangkok. The participants ofthe study included five elderly people with dementia, living in Nongkam community, who were able toindependently communicate. Indepth interviews with guided questions were conducted. All five of the elderlyindividuals with dementia who were part of the study were female. Their age ranged from 65 to 75 years and allsuffered from hypertension. All had had dementia for more than three years and were somewhat able to care forthemselves. The participants, felt that social support encompassed - support and assistance from family memberswhen it was requested. They also explained that social support of the elderly with dementia should include beingtreated with dignity and respect and should be carried out without condescension.Dementia patients require quality health care and social services support, that protects them and cares for theirevolving needs. Care of elderly dementia patients includes attention to cognition, behavior, personality, and mentalhealth. The rights of elderly dementia patients should be legally guaranteed. They should have the right to receiveadequate medical and health care services as well as have access to legal professionals for the preparation of willsand protection of their rights. These rights and social supports should be classified as human rights, alongside theirrights of citizenship, patient rights, and the Health Care Act. |
