scholarly journals Factors Associated with Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Chronic Disease in Taiwan

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Mei Chen ◽  
Ching-Min Chen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Study on the quality of life and its related factors for older adults in communities in Beijing, China†

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
Yu Liu ◽  
Robin Whittemore ◽  
Hong Guo ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Role Functioning ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Objectives To describe the quality of life (QOL) of adults ≥60 years of age in communities in Beijing and explore demographic, clinical, and psychological factors associated with QOL. Methods This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 363 older adults were recruited, in which 313 completed the questionnaires. Depressive symptoms were measured with the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and QOL was analyzed with the 36-item short form (SF-36). The t-test and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare QOL by gender and age group. Factors associated with QOL were determined using multiple linear regression. Results Among 313 older adults, depressive symptoms were observed to be prevalent to the extent of 16.6%. Overall, participants had higher QOL in the domains of social role functioning and emotional role functioning, with lower QOL in the domains of physical functioning and general health perceptions. There were no significant differences in QOL between women and men. However, there were significant differences between different age groups, with older adults having better mental QOL than younger adults. Better physical QOL was associated with less depressive symptoms, having a partner, and younger age (R 2 = 28.7%). Better mental QOL was associated with less depressive symptoms, less chronic disease, and older age (R 2 = 34.7%). Conclusions With aging, physical QOL was lower and mental QOL was better. Less depressive symptoms, having a spouse or partner, and young–old age assert positive influence on physical QOL of the older adults; and less depressive symptoms, no chronic disease, and older age assert positive influence on mental QOL.

Factors Associated With Stress in Older Adults and Its Impact on the Quality of Life

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. S143-S144
Author(s):  
Rajdip Barman ◽  
Azziza Bankole ◽  
Sherifia Heron
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Spirituality and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Path Analyse Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Lima ◽  
Lurdes Teixeira ◽  
Raquel Esteves ◽  
Fátima Ribeiro ◽  
Ana Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Social Care Service ◽  
Physical Quality ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Study older adults’ quality of life is becoming increasingly important in the assessment, quality improvement and allocation of health and social care service. The purpose of this study was to enhance knowledge on the relationship between modifiable (psychological variables) and non-modifiable variables (sociodemographic), and quality of life in elderly, regarding psychological and social variables in Portuguese context.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, including 604 older adults from general community. 63.6% of the sample was composed by female gender with a mean age of 71.6(SD=4.81). Participants completed the following instruments: Barthel Index to assess functionality; Satisfaction with Social Support Scale to assess social support; The Spiritual and Religious Attitudes in Dealing with Illness to assess spirituality and Short Form Health Survey 36, to assess mental and physical quality of life.Results: A path analysis model was performed where the presence of a chronic disease, age and functionality has a direct effect on physical quality of life and spirituality had a direct effect on mental quality of life. Social support mediated the relationship between functionality and mental quality of life, and in turn, functionality mediated the relationship between age and physical quality of life.Conclusions: Results reinforce the effect of age and chronic disease as non-modifiable variables as well as functionality, spirituality and satisfaction with social support as modifiable variables, in the quality of life of older people. Social support, health and education programs in the community should be promoted in order to improve quality of life in this population. Strategies to promote functionality and enhance the social support network, especially in the elder with chronic illness, should be a priority.

scholarly journals Biosocial and disease conditions are associated with good quality of life among older adults in rural eastern Nepal: Findings from a cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242942
Author(s):  
Uday Narayan Yadav ◽  
Tarka Bahadur Thapa ◽  
Sabuj Kanti Mistry ◽  
Saruna Ghimire ◽  
Krishna Kumar Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background The ageing population in most low-and middle-income countries is accompanied by an increased risk of non-communicable diseases culminating in a poor quality of life (QOL). However, the factors accelerating this poor QOL have not been fully examined in Nepal. Therefore, this study examined the factors associated with the QOL of older adults residing in the rural setting of Nepal. Methods Data from a previous cross-sectional study conducted among older adults between January and April 2018 in in rural Nepal was used in this study. The analytical sample included 794 older adults aged ≥60 years, selected by a multi-stage cluster sampling approach. QOL was measured using the Older People’s Quality of Life tool; dichotomized as poor and good QOL. Other measures used included age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and depression. The factors associated with QOL were examined using mixed-effects logistic regression. Results Seven in ten respondents (70.4%) reported a poor QOL. At the bivariate level, increasing age, unemployment, intake of alcohol, lack of physical activity as well as osteoarthritis, COPD and depression were significantly associated with a lower likelihood of a good QOL. The adjusted model showed that older age (AOR = 0.50, 95% CI: 0.28–0.90), the Christian religion (AOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.20–0.70), and of an Indigenous (AOR: 0.25; 95% CI: 0.14–0.47), Dalit (AOR: 0.23; 95% CI: 0.10–0.56), and Madheshi (AOR: 0.29; 95% CI: 0.14–0.60) ethnic background were associated with lower odds of good QOL. However, higher income of >NRs 10,000 (AOR = 3.34, 95% CI: 1.43–3.99), daily physical activity (AOR: 3.33; 95% CI: 2.55–4.34), and the absence of osteoarthritis (AOR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.09–3.49) and depression (AOR: 3.34; 95% CI: 2.14–5.22) were associated with higher odds of good QOL. Conclusion The findings of this study reinforce the need of improving QOL of older adults through implementing programs aimed at addressing the identified biosocial and disease conditions that catalyse poor QOL in this older population residing in rural parts of Nepal.

Integrative Nursing in Senior Living

2018 ◽  
pp. 474-490
Author(s):  
Laura N. Kirk ◽  
Rachel Trelstad Porter ◽  
Amy Quarberg ◽  
Linda Halcon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
The United States ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Care Models ◽  
Health Function

The aging of the population, both nationally and globally, necessitates the development of innovative care models and living arrangements that will allow older adults to maintain health, function, engagement, and purpose even as they encounter increases in chronic disease and disability. Approximately 15% of adults ≥65 years of age in the United States reside in settings other than traditional community housing. The implementation of care practices guided by the principles of integrative nursing provides a unique and profound opportunity to enhance the quality of life of individuals within the senior living environment. Several case studies are presented, including the Hacienda in Arizona, The Waters Senior Living, and Woodbury Senior Living.

Factors associated with poor oral health‐related quality of life among non‐institutionalized Brazilian older adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Fabiana Tenani ◽  
Maria Helena Ribeiro De Checchi ◽  
Inara Pereira da Cunha ◽  
Karine Laura Cortellazzi Mendes ◽  
Gustavo Hermes Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Life-balance self-management programme for community-based older adults living with chronic disease: a feasibility study

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverley Ann Burrell ◽  
Jennifer Jordan ◽  
Marie Crowe ◽  
Amanda Wilkinson ◽  
Jonathan Williman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Term Condition

Rationale, aims and objectives: Health management strategies are aimed at promoting self-management, healthy lifestyle choices to improve health status and quality of life while addressing cost-effectiveness in health services. We aimed to develop a Life-balance Self-management Programme (LBSP) to test whether taking a trans-diagnostic approach to education combined with presenting mindfulness concepts would enhance self-management with older people with at least one long term condition. This study aimed to test the feasibility of the LBSP in terms of its recruitment strategies, suitability of data collection tools and procedures and if it was acceptable to those receiving it via surveys. Methods: The study utilized a descriptive pre/post-test intervention design. Participants sought were community-based older adults (aged 65+) living with at least one long-term condition and resident in Canterbury, New Zealand. The data analysis was descriptive, correlation between baseline and follow-up were determined.Results: Participants (n=10) reported that they had learnt from the intervention, had adjusted approaches for healthier living and improved self-managing skills. Nil attrition supported the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention.A high correlation was found between measures taken at baseline and at 3 month post-intervention, suggesting meaningful change could be detected within a modest sample size. Conclusion The LBSP, based on empirical and theoretical knowledge, is feasible for trans-diagnostic groups of community-based older adults living with chronic disease. A larger intervention study is planned to test quality of life and functioning as the main outcomes of the programme promoting self-management and to adequately assess effectiveness

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Multinomial Logistic Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Encarnación Blanco-Reina ◽  
Jenifer Valdellós ◽  
Ricardo Ocaña-Riola ◽  
María Rosa García-Merino ◽  
Lorena Aguilar-Cano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

The main aim of this study was to determine the association of various clinical, functional and pharmacological factors with the physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) summary components of the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of community-dwelling older adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Patients and setting: Sample of 573 persons aged over 65 years, recruited at 12 primary healthcare centres in Málaga, Spain. Sociodemographic, clinical, functional, and comprehensive drug therapy data were collected. The main outcome was HRQoL assessed on the basis of the SF-12 questionnaire. A multinomial logistic regression model was constructed to study the relationship between independent variables and the HRQoL variable, divided into intervals. The average self-perceived HRQoL score was 43.2 (± 11.02) for the PCS and 48.5 (± 11.04) for the MCS. The factors associated with a poorer PCS were dependence for the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), higher body mass index (BMI), number of medications, and presence of osteoarticular pathology. Female gender and the presence of a psychopathological disorder were associated with worse scores for the MCS. The condition that was most strongly associated with a poorer HRQoL (in both components, PCS and MCS) was that of frailty (odds ratio (OR) = 37.42, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 8.96–156.22, and OR = 20.95, 95% CI = 7.55–58.17, respectively). It is important to identify the determinant factors of a diminished HRQoL, especially if they are preventable or modifiable.

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