ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE ROY ADAPTATION MODEL ON REHABILITATION OUTCOMES IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH INTERSTITIAL PNEUMONIA

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Roy Adaptation Model on rehabilitation outcomes in elderly patients with interstitial pneumonia. Methods: We enrolled 124 elderly patients diagnosed with interstitial pneumonia at our hospital between June 2019 and June 2020. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: a conventional care group (n=62) and a group receiving care based on the Roy Adaptation Model (n=62). We compared the impact of these nursing approaches on pulmonary function indicators, symptom severity, HRCT lesion severity, and recovery of body functions. Results: Patients in the Roy group showed significant improvements in pulmonary function, as evidenced by increased PaO2, RV, FEV1, DLCO, and FVC levels at various stages of the intervention (P < 0.05 for all). Additionally, these patients exhibited a reduction in symptom prevalence and severity, as well as improvements in HRCT lesion scores (P < 0.05). Notably, improvements in the Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) scores and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scores were also observed in the Roy group throughout the intervention period, indicating enhanced quality of life and functional abilities (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The application of the Roy Adaptation Model in elderly patients with interstitial pneumonia significantly enhances pulmonary functions, alleviates symptoms, reduces HRCT lesion severity, and improves overall body function and quality of life. This adaptive nursing approach could be a valuable addition to rehabilitation protocols for elderly patients, suggesting that such models may enhance patient outcomes and promote more effective recovery processes.