Frailty, Resilience and Self-Efficacy: A Grounded Theory Study of Older Adults and Caregivers’ Understanding and Experiences
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Explore the perception of frailty, resilience, and self-efficacy among older adults and caregivers. Conceptual framework guides future interventions to improve resilience and self-efficacy in older adults.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Care Continuum, Qualitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Explore the perception of frailty, resilience, and self-efficacy among older adults and caregivers.
Background
Frailty impacts independence, resilience, and quality of life. Understanding coping mechanisms is key to support interventions.
Methods
Grounded theory approach with in-depth interviews (N=24 older adults, N=10 caregivers). Open, axial, and selective coding used for analysis.
Results
Frailty combines physical, psychological, and social elements. Self-efficacy influences coping and resilience. Conceptual framework developed.
Conclusion
Conceptual framework guides future interventions to improve resilience and self-efficacy in older adults.
Lessons Learnt
Strengthening resilience and self-efficacy delays frailty onset and enhances quality of life.
Keywords
Frailty, Resilience, Self-Efficacy, Older Adults
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital, DUKE University - National University of Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Siew Hoon Lim |
Project Member(s) | Truls Østbye |
Connect with this contributor!
Siew Hoon Lim - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
840_SGH_SHM_2022_Frailty_resilience_and_self_efficacy_a_grounded_theory_study_of_older_adults.pdf