Institute of Nursing, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Nurs Health Sci. 2012 Dec;14(4):472-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2012.00718.x.
In this qualitative study, we provide an in-depth understanding of the views of healthy aging among Thai elderly and explore the ways that contribute to healthy aging. Data were collected using focus groups and in-depth interviews in four selected provinces of Thailand, and were analyzed using content analysis. The results revealed that Thai elderly described being healthy as the result of multiple components involving physical, mental, and social well-being. Healthy aging was viewed as an absence of serious diseases, having functional independence, a positive psycho-emotional outlook, and making a social contribution. The factors considered to contribute to healthy aging included activities promoting physical and psychological health, as well as active engagement in social activities. Understanding how the elderly define healthy aging and identifying the most important components and factors that contribute to being healthy provides insight into possible policy implications and interventions to promote health and well-being among Thai elderly.
在这项定性研究中，我们深入了解了泰国老年人对健康老龄化的看法，并探讨了有助于健康老龄化的方式。研究数据通过在泰国四个选定省份的焦点小组和深入访谈收集，并采用内容分析法进行分析。研究结果表明，泰国老年人将健康描述为涉及身体、心理和社会福祉的多个组成部分的结果。健康老龄化被视为没有严重疾病、具有功能独立性、积极的心理情绪展望以及为社会做出贡献。被认为有助于健康老龄化的因素包括促进身心健康的活动，以及积极参与社会活动。了解老年人如何定义健康老龄化以及确定有助于健康的最重要的组成部分和因素，可以深入了解可能的政策影响和干预措施，以促进泰国老年人的健康和福祉。
