Chu Kuei-Hui, Tung Heng-Hsin, Clinciu Daniel L, Hsu Hua-I, Wu Yi-Chen, Hsu Ching-I, Lin Shu-Wei, Pan Shi-Jun
Department of Nursing, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung, Taiwan.
College of Nursing, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Gerontol Geriatr Med. 2022 Mar 24;8:23337214221077788. doi: 10.1177/23337214221077788. eCollection 2022 Jan-Dec.
The human body has tremendous self-healing capacity and regeneration after injuries and pathogen invasions. These factors are particularly important in older adults which take longer to heal and recover physically. In addition to clinical investigations, perspectives from both experts in the field and the living experiences of the general public could play significant roles to enhance the body's healing mechanisms in older adults. A semi-structured interview was conducted which included 15 participants (9 experts and 6 older adults aged 65 years and older). Content analysis with an inductive approach was employed about participants' experiences and perspectives. All participants in this study revealed that self-healing mechanisms can be enhanced through physiological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors. When more of these factors can be integrated into a recovery management plan, it can hasten self-healing in older adults. Social capability has a profound impact on an individual's mental health while oral health and hygiene significantly affect the nutritional intake status. In regards to physical aspects, regular daily activity patterns, nutritious eating, moderate exercise, and sleep quality are significant, while psychological aspects such as cheerfulness, positive attitudes, and good interpersonal relationships can help control chronic diseases.
人体在受伤和病原体入侵后具有巨大的自我修复能力和再生能力。这些因素在老年人中尤为重要，因为他们身体愈合和恢复所需的时间更长。除了临床研究外，该领域专家的观点和普通大众的生活经验在增强老年人身体的愈合机制方面也可以发挥重要作用。我们进行了一次半结构化访谈，共有15名参与者（9名专家和6名65岁及以上的老年人）。我们采用归纳法对参与者的经历和观点进行了内容分析。本研究的所有参与者都表明，自我修复机制可以通过生理、心理和社会环境因素得到增强。当这些因素中的更多因素能够纳入康复管理计划时，就可以加速老年人的自我修复。社交能力对个人心理健康有深远影响，而口腔健康和卫生状况会显著影响营养摄入状况。在身体方面，日常规律的活动模式、营养饮食、适度运动和睡眠质量很重要，而心理方面，如开朗、积极的态度和良好的人际关系有助于控制慢性病。
