RETIREMENT AND ROLE DISCONTINUITIES
SISTER LETTY G.KUAN Findings and recommendations
A nurse
Master’s degree in Nursing and Guidance and
Counselling, MS in Education
Clinical fellowship and specialization in
Neuropsychologu
With Bioethics formal training
Expert in the fields of Gerontology, Care of
Older Persons and Bioethics
Former Board of Nursing
Her legacy is undisputable
. Self preparation which are said to be both
BASIC ASSUMPTIONS
PHYSIOLOGICAL AGE-is the endurance of cells
and tissues to withstand the wear and tear
phenomenon of the human body
Role- set of shared expectations focused upon a
particular position
Change of life- period between near retirement
and post retirement years
Retiree- is an individual who has left the
position occupied for the past years of
productive life because he/she has reached the
prescribed retirement age or has completed the
required years of service
Role discontinuity-is the interruption in the line
of status enoyed or role performed
Coping approaches- refers to the interventions
or measures applied to solve a problematic
situation or state in order to restore or maintain
equilibrium and normal functioning
Determinants of positive perceptions in
retirement and positive reactions toward role
discontinuities
Health status- physiological and mental state of
the respondents, classified as either sickly or
healthy
Income- refers to the financial affluence of the
respondent which can be classified as
poor,moderate or rich
Work status
Family constellation- type of family composition
described either close knit or extended family
Self preparation
Health status dictates the capacities and type of
role one takes both for the present and the
future
Family constellation is a positive index
regarding retirement positively and also in
reacting to role discontinuities
Income has a high correlation with both the
perception of retirement and reactions towards
role discontinuities
Work status goes hand in hand with economic
security that generates decent compensation
therapeutic and recreational in essence pays its
worth in old age
To cope with the changes brought by
retirement, one must cultivate interest in
recreational activities
To perceive retirement positively, it requires
early socialization of the various role we take in
life
Government agency to construct holistic pre
retirement preparation program which will take
care of the retirees finances, psychological,
emotional and social needs
Retirement should be recognized as the
fulfillment of every individual birthright and
must be lived meaningfully
“Prepare me” Interventions and the quality of
life of advance progressive cancer patients
Carmencita M. Abaquin
Biographic sketch
Nurse
With Masters and Doctoral Degree in Nursing
(UP College of Nursing)
Expert of Medical Surgical Nursing
Chairman of the Board of Nursing
Conceptual Model
Quality of Life
When can you say you are living a quality life?
Encompasses the individual’s capacities and
abilities with an aim of enriching life when it
cannot longer be prolonged
BASIC ASSUMPTIONS AND CONCEPTS
PRESENCE- being with another person during
the times of need
Includes therapeutic communication, active
listening and touch
Reminisce therapy- Recall of past experiences
feelings and thoughts to facilitate adaptation to
present circumstances
Relaxation-breathing
Techniques to encourage and elicit relaxation
for the purpose of decreasing undesirable signs
and symptoms such as pain ,muscle tension and
anxiety

Prayer

Meditation - Encourages an elicit form of

relaxation for the purpose of altering patient’s
level of awareness by focusing on an image or
thought to facilitate inner sight which helps
establish connection and relationship with God
Values clarification
Assisting another individual to clarify his own
values about health and illness in order to
facilitate effective decision making skills
Develop an open mind for the acceptance of
disease or deepen/enhance values

Findings and recommendations:

Terminally ill patients require holistic approach
of nursing
PREPARE ME interventions are said to be
effective in improving the quality of life of
cancer patients
Must be introduced during the training of
nurses both in the academe and practice

Development of training for care providers is

also recommended
For patients, an honest view and feedback
regarding their illness and management can
lead to improvement of services and
communication
Supportive environment that patients can attain
dignity of dying with peace