Health Needs and Problems of Bedridden Older Adults in Geriatric Homes

Khalil Elsayed Abd Elaal, Hanan; Ahmed Abd Elaziz, Nahla; Fathy Miky, Shaimaa

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2022.254824

Health Needs and Problems of Bedridden Older Adults in Geriatric Homes

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ B.sc.In Nursing,Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing – Ain shams University-Cairo- Egypt

² Professor of Community Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing – Ain shams University-Cairo- Egypt

³ Lecturer of Community Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing – Ain shams University-Cairo- Egypt

10.21608/ejhc.2022.254824

Abstract

Background: Bedridden is a form of immobility that can present as the inability to move or
even sit upright. Caring for bedridden older adults can be difficult and requires a great deal of
patience and understanding. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the health needs and problems
of bedridden older adults in geriatric homes. Design: Descriptive design was used to conduct this
study. Setting: The study was conducted in geriatric homes in East Cairo, which includes the high
rate of bedridden older adults in Dar Fouad Habib, Dar Al Marwa, and Dar Saidat Misr. Sample: A
convenience sample of 144 bedridden older adults from the previously mentioned settings. Tools:
Two tools were used for data collection. The first tool was divided into four parts, a structured
interviewing questionnaire to assess 1-socio-demographic characteristics of bedridden older adults.
2- Physical health status assessment, 3-health needs assessment of bedridden older adults. 4- Health
problems assessment of bedridden older adults. The second tool was to assess geriatric home
environment. Results: The study findings revealed that 70.8% of bedridden older adults were 70>80
years, with the mean± SD of age is 74.4±7.07, 58.3% of bedridden older adults were females, 67.4%
of the study sample were widows, regarding educational level, 24.3% of bedridden older adults had
a university education, and 39.6% of bedridden older adults had a previous job in the governmental
sector. 67.0% of them had insufficient monthly income. Conclusion: There was a positive and
highly significant correlation between the total score of health needs and problems and the health
status of bedridden older adults. Recommendations: periodic physical examination for older adult
to early detection of health problems and promote intervention. Continuous assessment of needs and
problems for bedridden older adults.

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