The effect of theory based educational intervention on self-efficacy and activities of daily living in the older people resident in nursing homes in Isfahan city

One of the most important factors in improving the condition of the elderly is the feeling of self-efficacy. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of theory-based educational intervention on self-efficacy and activity daily living of older people living in nursing homes in Isfahan city

The present study is an intervention study that was conducted in 1400 on 128 elderly people living in elderly care centers in Isfahan city. The samples were included in the study by cluster sampling method. The intervention group received interventions in four sessions. Data collection tool was self-efficacy everyday activities questionnaire and activity daily living questionnaire. Self-efficacy and activity daily living levels were measured in three stages before, one week and two months after the intervention. SPSS 16 and repeated measures analysis of variance and analysis of covariance tests were used to analyze the data.

The statistically significant difference was observed in the mean scores of self-efficacy in performing daily and difficult life activities in the stages of one week and two months after the intervention (P <0.001). The intervention group showed significantly higher self-efficacy and activities of daily living level one week and two months after the intervention compared to the control group (P <0.001).

Educational intervention based on Banduras theory, could improve the sense of self-efficacy of the elderly living in nursing homes. Also, the interventions improved the level of activity daily living in the older people in the centers.