Older adults’ lived experiences with bamboo bed handicrafts in improving
their quality of life

Older adults’ lived experiences with bamboo bed handicrafts in improving
their quality of life

lived experiences; meaningful life; older adults; quality of life

Background: Improving the quality of life for older adults is crucial in
Northeast, Thailand, where most have low health literacy and live in
substandard conditions. They are more likely to age alone or with a spouse
with less support overall.
Purpose: This study aimed to explore how the older adults had lived
experiences using local wisdom, knowledge, and skill of bamboo bed
handicrafts to improve their quality of life and strengthen the community.
Methods: This research study used a descriptive design based on Husserl’s
qualitative phenomenological philosophy. Participants were purposively
chosen. The semi-structured interview guide was created. The twelve
key informants, aged 61 to 78 years, had knowledge and experience of
making bamboo bed crafts and were interviewed face-to-face in their home
environment by consent. Seniors with cognitive impairment met the exclusion
criteria. Guba and Lincoln’s trustworthiness criteria were used. The content
analysis used the Colaizzi method.
Results: This study found four main themes: 1) Meaningful life 2) Happy life
3) Happy society and 4) Coping with deteriorating physical health through
resilience adaptation.
Conclusion: Nurses should enhance quality of life for older adults by
supporting their psychological well-being through self-acceptance, coping,
resilient adaptation, and continued activity.

Nisachon Sangsuk* , Nongyaow Meethien, Kanokjun Khamenkan ,
Watcharawan Wongkruasorn, Jarurin Pongprathet , Duangtida
Shangyom

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December 25, 2024

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