Wiyono, Henry and Sukartini , Tintin and Mundakir, Mundakir
(2019)
An Overview of Loneliness, Anxiety and Depression Level of Elderly Suspected Relocation Stress Syndrome.
Prooceding The 9th International Nursing .
pp. 609-612.
ISSN 1413536244
Abstract
Abstract: Background : The changing of old residence to new residence would cause relocation stress syndrome. A
manifestation of relocation stress syndrome that occurs in the elderly was characterized by anxiety, fear,
insecurity, depression, and loneliness. Background of this study was conducted at UPT D Griya Werdha.
Griya Werdha Surabaya was based on a preliminary study which involved 12 interviewees of elderly at
UPTD Griya Werdha Surabaya. There were 10 elderly showed symptoms that lead to loneliness, anxiety
and depression. They seemed often to aloof, sad, not excited, and woke up at night. Methods :This research
used descriptive method by taking Purposive Sampling technique that based on inclusion criteria so that got
the sample of 58 respondents and data retrieval done by interview. Results: The results were obtained from
58 respondents based on loneliness in medium category (94.8%) and weight category (5.2%). Anxiety level
in medium category (62.1%) and weight category (37,9%). Levels of depression in the suspect category
(94.8%) and depression (5.2%).Conclusions: Based on the results of these studies, it was expected that the
orphanage in providing care not only focus on physical care but also psychic treatment by using therapeutic
communication
Keywords: Loneliness, Anxiety, Depression, Elderly, Relocation Stress Syndrome.
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