Hypertension and obesity are two prevalent conditions that often simultaneously affect the same individual and can increase one＇s chances of cardiovascular morbidity. In Thailand, older people often seek medical atte...Hypertension and obesity are two prevalent conditions that often simultaneously affect the same individual and can increase one＇s chances of cardiovascular morbidity. In Thailand, older people often seek medical attention at times when they are extremely ill. Healthy lifestyle behaviors are essential in order for one to maintain their health. Certain regimens can be initiated to manage and control health problems. However, very few know about how the elderly maintain their subjective physical well-being, while living with obesity and hypertension. This qualitative study focuses on describing health care practices and behaviors of overweight and hypertensive older people in everyday Thai society. Ten elderly people have participated in this study through purposive sampling. Qualitative data was gathered via in-depth interviews and was analyzed by using a content analysis method. The findings illustrate that health care seeking behaviors emerged from an understanding to seek health care; acting behaviors based on knowledge, and seeking health care support. Most overweight and hypertensive elderly people in Thai cultures have the desire to maintain their everyday lives by continuing their routines or traditions that were in place before seeking professional attention. This knowledge is useful in developing health care practices with wider implications such as holistic care to elderly people for alleviating their suffering by promoting healthy lifestyles and maintaining healthy blood pressure.展开更多
Senior Healthcare Business in Thailand tends to be great success since Thailand is now moving towards aging society and will be a full completed aging society by 2025. The best candidates for healthcare business entre...Senior Healthcare Business in Thailand tends to be great success since Thailand is now moving towards aging society and will be a full completed aging society by 2025. The best candidates for healthcare business entrepreneur are registered nurses since they have sill and knowledge to provide cares for senior citizens. The regular customers often emphasize on choosing the healthcare providers from the entrepreneurs that have the expert knowledge in their professional career. The key factors to make this kind of business to be successful are education, investment plan, place, entrepreneur, supporters, and strategy. In addition, the 4P analyses for preparing of market are products, price, place, and promotion. The success of senior healthcare business depends on the entrepreneurs who possess skill, knowledge, and ability to manage stability and sustainability.展开更多
文摘Hypertension and obesity are two prevalent conditions that often simultaneously affect the same individual and can increase one＇s chances of cardiovascular morbidity. In Thailand, older people often seek medical attention at times when they are extremely ill. Healthy lifestyle behaviors are essential in order for one to maintain their health. Certain regimens can be initiated to manage and control health problems. However, very few know about how the elderly maintain their subjective physical well-being, while living with obesity and hypertension. This qualitative study focuses on describing health care practices and behaviors of overweight and hypertensive older people in everyday Thai society. Ten elderly people have participated in this study through purposive sampling. Qualitative data was gathered via in-depth interviews and was analyzed by using a content analysis method. The findings illustrate that health care seeking behaviors emerged from an understanding to seek health care; acting behaviors based on knowledge, and seeking health care support. Most overweight and hypertensive elderly people in Thai cultures have the desire to maintain their everyday lives by continuing their routines or traditions that were in place before seeking professional attention. This knowledge is useful in developing health care practices with wider implications such as holistic care to elderly people for alleviating their suffering by promoting healthy lifestyles and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
文摘Senior Healthcare Business in Thailand tends to be great success since Thailand is now moving towards aging society and will be a full completed aging society by 2025. The best candidates for healthcare business entrepreneur are registered nurses since they have sill and knowledge to provide cares for senior citizens. The regular customers often emphasize on choosing the healthcare providers from the entrepreneurs that have the expert knowledge in their professional career. The key factors to make this kind of business to be successful are education, investment plan, place, entrepreneur, supporters, and strategy. In addition, the 4P analyses for preparing of market are products, price, place, and promotion. The success of senior healthcare business depends on the entrepreneurs who possess skill, knowledge, and ability to manage stability and sustainability.
