| Abstrak/Abstract |
This “Lansia Sabar” program which is consisted of reminiscence and art
therapy is expected to facilitate the elderly to look back on their lives positively. This
programm was administered to nine (9) elderly with type II diabetes mellitus aged
55-70 years who show moderate to severe levels of anxiety. Anxiety level is measured
using Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). The program lasts for six meetings with a
maximum duration of 120 minutes for each session. The experimental design using
one-group pretest-posttest with additional double pretest. Data will be analyzed
quantitatively using the friedman test, with the additional descriptive data analysis
on the results of observation, task book, and the visual inspection. The Friedman test
showed F r(2) = 5,200, p = 0,074 (p > 0,05). It showed that “Lansia Sabar” program has
no significant effect to decrease anxiety in the elderly with type II diabetes mellitus. |
