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Nursing Program Promoting the Activity of Daily Living Among Older Adults Admitted to Semimedical Intensive Care Units: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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  • Chakkarin Sommana
  • Samoraphop Banharak
  • Panita Limpawattana
  • Supin Sim-Im
  • Porntip Pimpun
  • Teerawat Somkamsri
  • Orada Seeharach
  • Somphorn Chaisomsee
  • Walailuk Donsrichan
  • Boonnada Luejunda
  • Sirapath Navanukul

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AimTo investigate the effects of a nursing program to early promote the activity of daily living after passing critical conditions among older adults admitted to the semimedical intensive care unit.DesignQuasi-experimental research.MethodsA total of 50 older adults admitted to the semimedical intensive care unit were recruited using a consecutive sampling method. Data were collected from June 28 to October 3, 2024, using the Barthel ADL Index, complication record forms, and muscle strength record forms.ResultsThe findings indicated that the experimental group reported higher scores in performing activities of daily living (17.48 ± 1.19 vs. 2.76 ± 0.44) and motor power (4.96 ± 0.20 vs. 3.68 ± 0.48), as well as a lower incidence of complications (12% vs. 64%) than the control group (p

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  • Chakkarin Sommana & Samoraphop Banharak & Panita Limpawattana & Supin Sim-Im & Porntip Pimpun & Teerawat Somkamsri & Orada Seeharach & Somphorn Chaisomsee & Walailuk Donsrichan & Boonnada Luejunda & S, 2025. "Nursing Program Promoting the Activity of Daily Living Among Older Adults Admitted to Semimedical Intensive Care Units: A Quasi-Experimental Study," Nursing Research and Practice, Hindawi, vol. 2025, pages 1-18, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlnrp:3848134
    DOI: 10.1155/nrp/3848134
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