Lifestyle Changes Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle among Older Thai Adults – A Focus Group StudyShow others and affiliations
2023 (English)In: Activities, Adaptation & Aging, ISSN 0192-4788, E-ISSN 1544-4368, Vol. 47, no 4, p. 566-587Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
The aim of this study was to explore experiences of applying the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle among older Thai adults. A qualitative research approach was used based on focus group interviews with eight male and five female participants aged 62–78 years old. Data was analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. The findings presented how older adults set, carried out, and adjusted their own lifestyle change plans to enhance active aging. Although participants experienced difficulties at first, learning during the group process following the PDSA steps became easier. Support from the moderator during meetings, as well as family during the execution of their plans at home ensured successful application of the PDSA cycle. The PDSA cycle encouraged participants to be concerned about their health, something they themselves found beneficial. This tool will be useful to apply in health practice and policy when performing group activities to enhance active aging.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
New York, United States: Taylor & Francis Group, 2023. Vol. 47, no 4, p. 566-587
Keywords [en]
active aging, empowerment, health, lifestyle change, Thailand
National Category
Medical and Health Sciences Gerontology, specialising in Medical and Health Sciences
Research subject
Family-Centred Health
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:his:diva-22256DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2172881ISI: 000919440500001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85147448800OAI: oai:DiVA.org:his-22256DiVA, id: diva2:1736159
Note
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Published online: 30 Jan 2023
CONTACT Manothai Wongsala manothai.wongsala@mdu.se School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Hamngatan 15, Box 325, 631 05 Eskilstuna, Sweden / Lecturer in Nursing Boromarajonani College of Nursing Nakhonratchasima, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, 177 Changpuak Rd, Amphur Muang, Nakhonratchasima, Thailand
This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
2023-02-112023-02-112023-11-02Bibliographically approved