Knowledge about different rehabilitation options in geriatric population: An original research

Bala Bhargav Parvatham; Jiby Babu; Rajkiran Salunkhe; Kishan K Choithani; Damarasingu Rajesh; Sandeep Kumar

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS9.12714

Authors

Bala Bhargav Parvatham
balabhargav.p@gmail.com
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, AECS Maaruti College Of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka
Jiby Babu Masters In Administration, Global Health And Human Services Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rajkiran Salunkhe Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Miraj, Maharashtra. rajkiran
Kishan K Choithani Senior lecturer, Department of prosthodontics, College of dental science, Amargadh, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Damarasingu Rajesh OMFS, PhD Scholar, Dept of OMFS, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat
Sandeep Kumar Associate Professor, Department of public health dentistry, Dental Institute, RIMS Ranchi, Jharkhand

Keywords:

Geriatric rehabilitation care (GRC), Home care, Geriatric population

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of the present research was to evaluate the need for rehabilitation and various options for consideration amongst the geriatric population. Methodology: One hundred and three geriatric subjects aged between 65 to 90 years were enrolled. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire designed to obtain information regarding home care and geriatric rehabilitation care. Results: Sixty (58.2%) were females and 43 (41.7%) were males. The majority were <80 years of age, 82 (79.6%). Around 52 (50.5%) subjects knew about rehabilitation care and most believed that geriatric rehabilitation care is beneficial. Sixty-four (62.1%) subjects were involved in socialization once a week, 29 (28.2%) once in a month, 6 (5.8%) biannually and 4 (3.9%) marked not at all. Among all, 41% reported being isolated, and 86% were getting enough psychiatric/physical care at home. Conclusion: Although 52 (50.5%) of the study subjects reported knowing geriatric rehabilitation care due to limited education as well as lack of access led to more neglect of the elderly. There is a need to design and conduct rehabilitation programs to control morbidity and improve the quality of the geriatric population.

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