Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Correlation between medical coping style and mindfulness level of hospitalized elderly: implications for enhancing psychological well-being |
| Authors: |
Kun Yang, Jinwen Bai, Emerson Galang Aliswag, Jian Song |
| Source: |
BMC Geriatrics, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Geriatrics |
| Subject Terms: |
Hospitalized elderly, Medical coping style, Mindfulness level, Correlation, Geriatrics, RC952-954.6 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background The mindfulness level of hospitalized elderly is influenced by factors such as physical health, emotional resilience, and social support. However, little is known regarding the relationship between medical coping styles and mindfulness levels of hospitalized elderly. The aims of this study were to explore the association between medical coping styles and mindfulness levels in hospitalized elderly patients, with a focus on identifying actionable strategies to enhance patient well-being. Methods A survey of 253 elderly patients was conducted in the Department of Geriatrics of a 3 A hospital in Tangshan from September to November 2022 using the General Questionnaire, Medical Coping Style Scale (MCMQ), and Mindfulness-Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Results The average mindfulness level score of the hospitalized elderly was (59.71 ± 13.90), with a scoring rate of 66.34%, at a moderate mindfulness level. This study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.725, P |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1471-2318 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2318 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12877-024-05437-9 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/a58cfe95fc3a46148a71f1d99f48f275 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.58cfe95fc3a46148a71f1d99f48f275 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
