A Qualitative Study: Stress Adaptation in Elderly during the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Cempaka, Anindya Arum and Lilyana, Maria Theresia Arie (2022) A Qualitative Study: Stress Adaptation in Elderly during the COVID-19 Pandemic Era. A Qualitative Study: Stress Adaptation in Elderly during the COVID-19 Pandemic Era, 7 (1). pp. 54-64. ISSN pISSN: 2527-5798, eISSN: 2580-7633

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the stress adaptation pattern in elderly during the Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study will help psychiatric nursing to improve the quality life of the elderly in the future. This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach involving with ten participants in Surabaya. A qualitative analysis was conducted to analyzed data collected from in-depth interviews. There were four main themes found in this study include 1) causes of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2) physical symptoms caused by stress, 3) coping resources to confront stress, and 4) coping mechanisms used for encountering stressors. This study stated that the elderly's mental state was quite affected by the coronavirus. Training and educational programs discussing psychological strategies to overcome stress are highly recommended for the elderly. Likewise, activities related to community support improvement (online) are essential to help them overcome psychological hardships during the pandemic.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	elderly; stress adaptation pattern; COVID-19 pandemic.
Subjects:	Nursing Science
Divisions:	Journal Publication
Depositing User:	F.X. Hadi
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2023 02:36
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2023 04:37
URI:	http://repository.ukwms.ac.id/id/eprint/36794

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