Active ageing and quality of life: factors associated with participation in leisure activities among institutionalized older adults, with and without dementia

Abstract There has been a great deal of research on technology to support older adults in their performance of Activities and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. There has been substantially less research, however, on exploring technology solutions that support hobbies and leisure. This is unfortunate, as quality of life and well-being are determined by more than just one’s ability to manage everyday tasks. An overview will be presented of research the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) has conducted over two decades with the goals of understanding and supporting older adults’ performance of technology-based leisure activities. Many of these studies have involved videogaming, where there exists a substantial age-related digital divide. CREATE has evaluated older adults’ attitudes and game experiences through survey and research studies and has even recorded longitudinal gameplay. How these findings can be applied to support technology-based leisure activities will be expanded upon. Part of a symposium sponsored by Technology and Aging Interest Group.

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

American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.jagp.2014.12.149 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. S143-S144

Author(s):

Rajdip Barman ◽

Azziza Bankole ◽

Sherifia Heron

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Factors Associated

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A social health services model to promote active ageing in Mexico: design and evaluation of a pilot programme

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x14000361 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (7) ◽

pp. 1457-1480 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

RICARDO PÉREZ-CUEVAS ◽

SVETLANA V. DOUBOVA ◽

LAURA ANGÉLICA BAZALDÚA-MERINO ◽

HORTENSIA REYES-MORALES ◽

DAVID MARTÍNEZ ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Retention Rates ◽

Active Ageing ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Occupational Functioning ◽

Pilot Programme ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

ABSTRACTThe objective of the study was to design and evaluate a pilot programme aimed at promoting the active ageing of older adults at the Mexican Institute of Social Security. The study was conducted in three stages: (a) design; (b) implementation; and (c) before–after evaluation through analysis of changes in functional status, occupational functioning and health-related quality of life. To overcome the limitations of the study design, we evaluated the effect of 80 per cent adherence to the programme on the outcome variables using the generalised linear regression models (GLM). Two hundred and thirty-nine older adults agreed to participate, of whom 65 per cent completed the programme. Most were women; the average age was 77 years. Adherence to the programme was higher than 75 per cent for the group who completed active ageing services and less than 60 per cent for the drop-out group. Overall, 46 per cent of older adults reached an adherence level of 80 per cent or higher. Adherence was significantly associated with improved quality of life total score (coefficient 2.7,p<0.0001) and occupational functioning total score (coefficient 2.2,p<0.0001). Participation of older adults in an active ageing programme may improve their health-related quality of life and occupational functioning. It is necessary to identify the potential barriers and to implement strategies to improve the recruitment and retention rates during the intervention.

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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 ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0242942 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. e0242942

Author(s):

Uday Narayan Yadav ◽

Tarka Bahadur Thapa ◽

Sabuj Kanti Mistry ◽

Saruna Ghimire ◽

Krishna Kumar Yadav ◽

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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.

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Cross Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Nigerian (Igbo) Version of the Older People’s Quality of Life Questionnaire (OPQOL-35): a Validation Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1044115/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo ◽

Christopher Olusanjo Akosile ◽

Chisom Cassandra Ekigbo ◽

Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye ◽

Echezona Nelson Ekechukwu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Active Ageing ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Health And Social Care ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) has been revealed to determine an older adult’s assessment of successful and active ageing; and to evaluate various range of health and social care interventions. Most QoL assessment tools were developed for use in developed countries. This may not be suitable for developing nations such as Nigeria. There is need for availability of culture- and environment- specific tools for assessment of QoL. This study was therefore designed to cross-culturally adapt the OPQOL-35 into Igbo language, and determine its reliability and validity. Methods The original English OPQOL-35 (E-OPQOL-35) was translated into Igbo language, synthesized, back translated, and subsequently subjected to expert panel review, pre-testing and cognitive debriefing interview, following the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ guideline. The final Igbo version (I-OPQOL-35) was tested for internal consistency, concurrent and structural validities in a cross-sectional study of 115 consenting apparently healthy older adults (54.8% females) that were recruited from conveniently selected local government areas in Enugu State, at 0.05 level of significance. Results The OPQOL-35 was cross-culturally adapted to Igbo with all its 35 items retained. The Spearman correlation coefficients between the participants’ domain and total scores on the I-OPQOL-35 and E-OPQOL-35 (rho = 0.92-1.00) were excellent. The Mann Whitney-U test revealed no significant difference between corresponding scores in the E-OPQOL-35 and I-OPQOL-35 (p = 0.65-0.94). The internal consistency coefficient of the I-OPQOL-35 was 0.78. Conclusions The I-OPQOL-35 is therefore a valid and reliable instrument for the assessment of QoL among Igbo older adults in Nigeria.

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Quality of Life Trajectories of Older Adults Living in Senior Housing

Research on Aging ◽

10.1177/0164027517713313 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 40 (6) ◽

pp. 511-534 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Amy Restorick Roberts ◽

Kathryn Betts Adams

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Social Engagement ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Panel Study ◽

Senior Housing ◽

Life Trajectories ◽

The Face ◽

Over Time

Quality of life (QoL) in the face of declining health, mobility, and social losses is a central issue for older adults. Our study examined changes in QoL over time for older adults residing in independent senior housing within continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and estimated how residents’ social engagement during their first year influenced QoL over the next 4 years. Data were drawn from a 5-year panel study of 267 older adults who moved into senior housing within four CCRCs. Although initial QoL varied between individuals, QoL declined for the group over time. One component of early social engagement—participating in a greater number of formal social activities organized by the CCRC—significantly slowed the rate of decline in QoL. Findings suggest that senior housing residents may benefit from early participation in organized social and leisure activities soon after move-in to forestall declines in QoL over the long term.

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

Special Care in Dentistry ◽

10.1111/scd.12582 ◽

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

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

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm8111810 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 1810 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

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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Active ageing – perspectives on health, participation, and security among older adults in northeastern Thailand – a qualitative study

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-020-01981-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Manothai Wongsala ◽

Els-Marie Anbäcken ◽

Sirpa Rosendahl

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Daily Living ◽

Daily Life ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Active Ageing ◽

Research Approach ◽

Policy Planning ◽

Northeastern Thailand

Abstract Background Health, participation, and security are the basic pillars of active ageing suggested by the WHO. The concept is used by professionals but requires exploration from the perspectives of older people themselves. This study aims to explore how older adults experience and describe health, participation, and security. Methods A qualitative research approach was used based on open-ended interviews with 20 older Thai adults aged 60–92 years. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results The results showed perspectives related to experiences of daily life and local culture. Health while ageing, was described as the absence of barriers to continued daily living, combined with a peaceful and adaptive mindset. Participation was described as maintaining social networks and being a formal volunteer, with an emphasis on the “making of merits”, of meaningful activities and being respected. Security was described as manageable living conditions and managing to finalize life well by balancing dependency and independency in relation to children to sustain the traditional value of gratitude between generations. Conclusions These understandings will support healthy policy planning by providing resources and activities that relate to older Thai adults’ perspectives of health, participation and security and ultimately contribute to a better quality of life.

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