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Research Article | Volume-2 Issue-1 (Jan-Feb, 2024) | Published: 04 Jan, 2024
Enhancing the Knowledge and Skills of Informal Caregivers through a Training Program: A Pre-Experimental Study
Sh Sugiharto, Dyah Putri Aryati, Wiwiek Natalya, Hana Nafiah, Benny Arief Sulistyanto
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The growing proportion of the elderly population, both globally and in Indonesia, necessitates modifications in health development plans, including the establishment of specific initiatives for elderly health. Despite the vulnerabilities resulting from the challenges of aging, the elderly are entitled to a dignified and affluent existence. They continue to possess optimism in maintaining their productivity despite their advanced age. In Indonesian culture, there is a prevailing phenomena where regardless of the circumstances, both the elderly and their family have a strong desire to reside together within the community. Hence, the Ministry of Health has initiated an Informal Elderly Caregiver Program. The study aims to analyze the increase of knowledge and abilities among elderly informal caregivers subsequent to their participation in a training program. The study utilized a pre-experimental design, specifically employing a one-group pre- and post-test approach. A total of thirty informal caregivers participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 42 years (SD = 2.55). The majority of participants (97%) were female. The results show that knowledge and skills were improved. The participants actively engaged in discussion and posed inquiries regarding the cases they frequently encounter. The caregivers' confidence increased in providing care for the elderly being care for. Furthermore, it is highly advised to have a regular training program and easily accessible educational materials

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