scholarly journals Correlation Between Health Literacy and Quality of Life Among the Elderly: The Community Versa Nursing Home

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Amiri ◽  
Negin Zargar ◽  
Mansour Zahiri ◽  
Farzad Faraji-Khiavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Enhancing health literacy may improve health-related quality of life. Given the more educational programs in nursing homes, this study aimed to determine the relationship between health literacy and the quality of life among the elderly living in nursing homes and those living with their families in Ahvaz, Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017. The research population was the elderly in Ahvaz city, Iran. This population consisted of two groups, those living in nursing homes and those who do not. There were 62 samples. Random cluster sampling was used to select the participants. The data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire as well as Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA) and LEIPAD questionnaires. The data were analyzed by independent t-test, Mann-Whitney test, Spearman correlation, and Chi-square test using SPSS 19. Results: The mean health literacy of the elderly living in nursing homes estimated to be relatively desirable (3.60 ± 0.77) and the mean health literacy of the elderly not living in nursing homes was estimated to be relatively undesirable (2.30 ± 0.83). The quality of life was estimated to be moderate for both groups, the mean score for nursing homes was 2.65 ± 0.37 and for the community was 2.98 ± 0.52. Simple regression indicated that appraisal and decision, among the subscales of health literacy, are predicting factors for quality of life in the elderly. Conclusion: Using self-help groups and the participation of the elderly in decision making as well as designing educational programs for identifying the accuracy of health information of the media and encouraging them to share health knowledge with others can ultimately improve quality of life in the elderly.

scholarly journals Nutrition Study People over 80 Years

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Javier Benítez ◽  
Nieves Perejón ◽  
Marcelino Arriaza ◽  
Pilar Bellanco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Nutrition Study ◽  
Geriatric Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Elderly Living

Loneliness has always been associated and reported as a risk factor of malnutrition in the elderly. People over 80 who live alone have deserved this study to detect their situation and potential for action to improve their quality of life. Objectives: To determinate the nutritional status of people over 80 living alone in the area of “La Laguna”, Cádiz. Material and method: In PIAMLA`80 program analyse those parameters and their possible correlations in a group of 342 elderly living alone over 80 years old. Different parameters were measured: Integral Geriatric Evaluation, Barthel, Lawton-Brody, Lobo, Gijon, specific analytical blood chemistry and MNA. Results: In a population of 984 people, were selected 342 initially, but finally the group decreases to 247 people. The mean Barthel was 80.42 points, 5.76 Lawton and Gijon from 11.3 Lobo 26.48. The MNA for the whole population was 24.25/30 detecting only a risk age group in women of 85-95. Correlation between nutrition and the biochemical test values showed positive for haemoglobin (0.19), total protein (0.26), Fe (0.32) and albumin (0.46). Conclusions: In our research we have not detected malnutrition in any age group or gender. The use of nutrition test MNA and its MINI version must be generalized as an accurate, clear, quick and easy tool to use.

KUALITAS HIDUP LANJUT USIA YANG TINGGAL DI PANTI: STUDI LITERATUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Majesty Kowureng ◽  
Kairupan Kairupan ◽  
Ns. Kristamuliana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Elderly Living

Abstract : The increasing elderly population is a global phenomenon nowadays. Faced with this, the importance of ensuring the elderly is not only seen from a long life but also the quality of life of the elderly needs to be considered. Objective. The purpose of this literature study is to explain the quality of life and strategies to improve the quality of life of the elderly who live in nursing homes. Method. The method used to compile this literature study is by searching through an electronic database. Searching for articles is done by using the keywords Quality Of Life, Elderly, Nursing Homes, that are traced through Google Scholar, Pubmed, and Science Direct. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal is used to assess and analyze the quality of the article methodology. Result. There were 723 articles published from 2015 to 2019 related to the quality of life of elderly living in nursing homes that were identified. However, of 723 articles, only 6 articles met with the review requirements. Six articles that meet the inclusion criteria are divided into two major themes, namely the quality of life of elderly living in nursing homes (4 studies) and interventions that affect improving the quality of life of elderly living in nursing homes (2 studies). Conclusion. This literature study concludes that the majority of elderly people living in nursing homes had a moderate quality of life and physical activity interventions and religious-spiritual interventions affected improving the quality of life in elderly nursing homes. Suggestion. The author suggests making modifications to the nursing care of the elderly who live in nursing homes that are adjusted to any changes that occur in the elderly needed to improve their quality of life.Keywords : Quality of Life, Elderly, Nursing Homes. Abstrak: Peningkatan populasi lanjut usia merupakan fenomena global saat ini. Menghadapi hal tersebut, pentingnya menjamin lanjut usia bukan hanya dilihat dari umur yang panjang, tetapi juga kualitas hidup lanjut usia perlu untuk diperhatikan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menjelaskan kualitas hidup dan strategi peningkatan kualitas hidup lanjut usia yang tinggal di panti. Metode yang digunakan untuk menyusun studi literatur ini adalah dengan mencari melalui database elektronik. Pencarian artikel dilakukan dengan menggunakan kata kunci Quality Of Life, Elderly, Nursing Homes, yang ditelusuri melalui Google Scholar, Pubmed, dan Science Direct. Menilai dan menganalisis kualitas metodologi dalam setiap studi menggunakan The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal. Hasil. Didapatkan 723 artikel terkait kualitas hidup lanjut usia yang tinggal di panti yang diidentifikasi dan dipublikasikan dari tahun 2015-2019. Dari 723 artikel hanya 6 artikel yang memenuhi syarat untuk dianalisis. Enam artikel yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi terbagi menjadi dua tema besar yaitu kualitas hidup lanjut usia yang tinggal di panti (4 studi) dan intervensi yang berpengaruh meningkatkan kualitas hidup lanjut usia yang tinggal di panti (2 studi). Kesimpulan. Dari studi literatur ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebagian besar lanjut usia yang tinggal di panti memiliki kualitas hidup pada tingkat sedang dan intervensi aktivitas fisik dan intervensi spiritual keagamaan berpengaruh pada peningkatan kualitas hidup lanjut usia yang tinggal di panti. Saran. Melakukan modifikasi pada asuhan keperawatan lanjut usia yang tinggal di panti yang disesuaikan dengan setiap perubahan yang terjadi pada lanjut usia sangat diperlukan demi meningkatkan kualitas hidup mereka.

scholarly journals Effect of Laughter Therapy on Depression and Quality of Life of the Elderly Living in Nursing Homes

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-129
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
◽  
Mansureh Ghodusi Borujeni ◽  
Parvin Rezaei ◽  
Shokouh Kabirian Abyaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Living

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life among the Elderly Living in the Community and Nursing Home

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-425
Author(s):  
Susiana Nugraha ◽  
Yuna Trisuci Aprillia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Elderly Living

The increasing number of the elderly population presents special challenges in the health sector with the emergence of degenerative problems and non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) that may decrease the quality of life (QoL). Development in the quality of life of the elderly is an important issue for national security and development. This study using cross-sectional approach, intended to identify the differences in the quality of life among the elderly who live in the nursing homes and the community.  The results showed that statistically significant differences were found in variable ages (p<001), education background (p<0.001), dependency level (p=0.024) for Activity Daily Living and (p<0.001) for Instrumental Activity Daily Living) and the overall score of QoL (p=0.036).  Based on this finding, the differences approach must be given in meeting the mobility needs and daily activities of the elderly who live in communities and nursing homes.

scholarly journals Effect of Fall-Preventive Program on Fear of Falling, Falling Frequency, and Quality of Life in the Elderly Living in Nursing Homes

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Arman Azadi ◽  
Masoumeh Bastami ◽  
Masoumeh Maalek ◽  
Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi ◽  
Alireza Bastami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Preventive Program ◽  
Elderly Living

scholarly journals Nutrition Study People over 80 Years

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Javier Benítez ◽  
Nieves Perejón ◽  
Marcelino Arriaza ◽  
Pilar Bellanco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Nutrition Study ◽  
Geriatric Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Elderly Living

Loneliness has always been associated and reported as a risk factor of malnutrition in the elderly. People over 80 who live alone have deserved this study to detect their situation and potential for action to improve their quality of life. Objectives: To determinate the nutritional status of people over 80 living alone in the area of “La Laguna”, Cádiz. Material and method: In PIAMLA`80 program analyse those parameters and their possible correlations in a group of 342 elderly living alone over 80 years old. Different parameters were measured: Integral Geriatric Evaluation, Barthel, Lawton-Brody, Lobo, Gijon, specific analytical blood chemistry and MNA. Results: In a population of 984 people, were selected 342 initially, but finally the group decreases to 247 people. The mean Barthel was 80.42 points, 5.76 Lawton and Gijon from 11.3 Lobo 26.48. The MNA for the whole population was 24.25/30 detecting only a risk age group in women of 85-95. Correlation between nutrition and the biochemical test values showed positive for haemoglobin (0.19), total protein (0.26), Fe (0.32) and albumin (0.46). Conclusions: In our research we have not detected malnutrition in any age group or gender. The use of nutrition test MNA and its MINI version must be generalized as an accurate, clear, quick and easy tool to use.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

Psychosocial Consequences among Elderly Living In Institutional and Non-Institutional Settings

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagesh Jamwal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Research Work ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Elderly Males ◽  
Psychosocial Consequences ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Elderly Living

Background – Elderly people face many psychological, physical and socio economic morbidities due to ageing. Institutional settings have been opened for those elderly people who are neither able to take care of themselves nor is there any person to look after them. Objectives- The present research work was conducted to study the quality of life, loneliness and psychological distress of the elderly males and females living in institutions and non-institutional settings in urban Jammu district. Methods –The study was conducted using purposive sampling on 40 elderly living in institutional settings and 40 elderly living in non- institutional settings in the age range of 60-80 years. Tools used – GHQ  by Gautam, Nuhawan and Kamal ,UCLA loneliness scale(Russell, 1996)  and WHO (QOL-BREF, 1998),  was used. Results – The results revealed significant differences on loneliness and quality of life between those living in institutional settings and those living with their families.

scholarly journals Gambaran Kualitas Hidup Lansia Yang Tinggal Di Panti Sosial : Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1605-1614
Author(s):  
K Krisdiyanti ◽  
Dyah Putri Aryati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Elderly Living

AbstractThe increasing number of the elderly population is a phenomenom that occurs today. The high level of dependence of the elderly causes the elderly to have the potential to be placed in care homes. The elderly are individuals who hane a high risk of isease and stressors. This, of course, requires efforts to ensure the life of the elderly, not only seen from fulfillment of the needs of the elderly but also the life quality of the eldely. The study aims to describe the quality of life of the elderly who live in care homes. The study used a literature review method by searching for articles in the Pubmed database, and google sholar. The search was conducted by combining keywords: “Elderly, “Elderly people”, “Quality of life”, “WHOQOL-BREF”, and “Nursing home” with the year 2011-2021. Participants in this study were 395 respondents of elderly living in care homes. The results of the literature review of 6 articles showed that there are 73 respondents (18,5%) with low category of life quality, 195 respondents (49,9%) with medium category of life quality, and 127 repondents (32,1%) high category of the life quality. From this study, it can be concluded that the quality of life of the elderly living in care homes is mostly (49,9%) in moderate category. The role of nurses is needed to improve the quality of life of the elderly who live in care homes.Keywords: care homes; elderly; quality of life; WHOQOL-BREF AbstrakTerjadinya peningkatan jumlah populasi lanjut usia merupakan fenomena yang terjadi saat ini. Tingkat ketergantungan lansia yang tinggi mengakibatkan lansia berpontesi untuk ditempatkan di panti sosial. Lansia merupakan individu yang memiliki resiko tinggi dan rentan terhadap penyakit serta stresor. Hal ini tentunya dibutuhkan upaya untuk menjamin hidup lansia, tidak hanya dilihat dari pemenuhan kebutuhan lansia namun juga dilihat dari kualitas hidup lansia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kualitas hidup lansia yang tinggal di panti sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode literature review, untuk pencarian artikel dengan mengakses database Pubmed, dan googlescholar. Pencarian dilakukan dengan mengkombinasi kata kunci: “elderly”, “elderly people”, “Quality of life”, “WHOQOL-BREF”, “Nursing home” dengan batasan tahun 2011-2021. Partisipan pada studi ini adalah lansia yang tinggal di panti sosial dengan total 395 lansia. Hasil penelitian literature review dari 6 artikel menunjukan kualitas hidup lansia dengan kategori rendah 73 responden (18,5%), sedang 195 responden (49,9%) dan tinggi 127 responden (32,1%). Dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa kualitas hidup lansia yang tinggal di panti sosial sebagian besar (49,9%) dalam kategori sedang. Perlu adanya peran perawat untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup lansia yang tinggal di panti sosial.Kata kunci : kualitas hidup; lansia; panti sosial; WHOQOL-BREF

scholarly journals Spiritual Needs of Elderly Living in Residential/Nursing Homes

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora-Beata Erichsen ◽  
Arndt Büssing
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Open Issue ◽  
Elderly Living

While the research on spiritual needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases increases, there is limited knowledge about psychosocial and spiritual needs of elderly living in residential/nursing homes. We were interested in which needs were of relevance at all, and how these needs are related to life satisfaction and mood states. For that purpose we enrolled 100 elderly living in residential/nursing homes (mean age years, 82% women) and provided standardized questionnaires, that is, Spiritual Needs Questionnaire (SpNQ), Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale (BMLSS), Quality of Life in Elders with Multimorbidity (FLQM) questionnaire, and a mood states scale (ASTS). Religious needs and Existential needs were of low relevance, while inner peace needs were of some and needs for giving/generativity of highest relevance. Regression analyses revealed that the specific needs were predicted best by religious trust and mood states, particularly tiredness. However, life satisfaction and quality of life were not among the significant predictors. Most had the intention to connect with those who will remember them, although they fear that there is limited interest in their concerns. It remains an open issue how these unmet needs can be adequately supported.

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