Study On The Process Of Group Work Intervening In The Improvement Of Health Management Ability Of Elderly Patients With Chronic Diseases

In recent years,the proportion of the elderly population in China has increased rapidly,and the number of elderly people suffering from chronic diseases is also increasing year by year.With the growth of age,the physical function of the elderly patients with chronic diseases is gradually degraded,and health management problems are becoming more and more prominent.Chronic diseases often have a long course and are not easy to be cured completely.After suffering from chronic diseases,the health of the elderly will be in great danger.From the perspective of social work,this study intervened in the improvement of health management ability of elderly patients with hypertension,which could help patients strengthen their cognition and control of hypertension,reduce the possibility of suffering from other cardiovascular diseases due to hypertension,and achieve a better life status.Through the investigation and evaluation of the needs of elderly hypertension patients in L community,it is found that they have different levels of health management needs,so this paper will explore the intervention of group work method in the health management of elderly hypertension patients.First of all,this study through the questionnaire survey method and interview method to L community of elderly patients with high blood pressure in the preliminary investigation,the present situation and problems of health management found in elderly patients with hypertension on cognitive and behavioral management shortcomings and social support level,through the analysis made clear they have the following requirements: get hypertension health knowledge,behavior management ability to ascend,and build a social support network.In view of the existing problems and needs,under the guidance of the theory of enhancement,a group intervention plan for the improvement of health management ability was developed to promote the elderly patients with hypertension to change their wrong cognition,develop good diet and exercise habits,and build and improve their own social support network.Secondly,the group carried out activities according to the formulated group intervention plan.In the early stage,the group helped hypertension patients to master systematic knowledge of hypertension diseases by establishing normative awareness and carrying out health education,which changed the cognition level.In the middle of the group,through the form of scenario simulation and practical application,to promote the formation of good behavior habits,improve the behavior management of elderly patients with hypertension;The group helps them get community support,better play the role of mutual assistance between peer groups,and strengthen social support networks.Finally,the whole process and results of group work were evaluated,confirming the effectiveness of group work method in improving the health management ability of elderly patients with hypertension.The results show that elderly patients with hypertension do need to improve their health management ability,and adopting group work is effective and feasible.At the end of the study,the author reflects on the research process and puts forward some constructive suggestions: community to establish long-term health management service mechanism;Give full play to the supportive role of family;Reasonably stimulate individual subjective initiative.At the same time,the deficiencies of this study are elaborated,which provides experience for future research on improving the health management ability of elderly patients with hypertension.