Improvement of Cadres' Skills and Knowledge to Provide Comprehensive Health Services for the Elderly

Autor: Lilik Djuari, Linda Dewanti, Sulistiawati, Natasya Nurvita Brilianti, Farhan Nurdiansyah, Subur Prajitno
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Folia Medica Indonesiana, Vol 59, Iss 2, Pp 173-179 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2355-8393
2599-056X
DOI: 10.20473/fmi.v59i2.39896
Popis: Highlights: Due to the increasing elderly population in Indonesia, this study must address the knowledge and skill gaps among health cadres in a number of Integrated Health Posts for the Elderly (Pos Layanan Terpadu Lanjut Usia/ Posyandu Lansia). Through this study, the health cadres increased their knowledge and skills, enabling them to provide comprehensive health services for the elderly. Abstract Numerous issues have arisen as a result of the large size and rapid growth of the elderly population, attesting to the need for serious efforts from all sectors to enhance their welfare. However, the health cadres at the Integrated Health Post for the Elderly (Pos Layanan Terpadu Lanjut Usia/ Posyandu Lansia) lacked the training that would have equipped them with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out their duties. This study aimed to evaluate the significance of training for enhancing the cadres' knowledge and skills in providing comprehensive health services for the elderly. This study was quasi-experimental research with a pre-test and post-test design. The data analysis was performed using the Shapiro-Wilk test (p>0.05) and the Wilcoxon test (p
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