scholarly journals Exploring the quality of life and its related factors among the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Indra Gunawan ◽  
Mei-Hsiang Lin ◽  
Hsiu-Chin Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Status ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

As the rapidly growing population of elderly people in the world that means they would be facing all challenges to their quality of life. As age increases, quality of life is often reported to decline. They are also at risk of mental illness, neurological disorder and more health problems affecting their quality of life. Depression is a common mental disorder among the elderly.  The objective of this study is to understand the relationship between depression and quality of life among the elderly in an Indonesian nursing home. This research use the descriptive correlational and cross-sectional design was applied. There were 114 elderly recruited by convenient sampling. The results of this study showed the mean age of the elderly was 71.2 at the time of data collection ranging from 65 to 76 years old. The variables associated with quality of life were age, gender, education, marital status, ethnicity, chronic disease, and depression status. Moreover, the study found that, as predictors, the variables that influenced the quality of life according to relevance were: age, depression status, and educational level. Age and depression status is recognized as significant predictors of the quality of life among the elderly in an Indonesian nursing home. The result of the study would serve as references to the future and related promotion for the same field of the study

scholarly journals Factors Related to Sleep Disorders in the Elderly in Tresna Werdha Madago Tentena

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 298
Author(s):  
Nurmawati S Lataima ◽  
Novrin S Pasaju
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attention Span ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
June July

Background: Sleep disorders are common things often experienced by the elderly. This will affect their quality of life. There are many factors that influence sleep needs in the elderly. The aim of this study was to determine the factors related to sleep disorders in the elderly.Method: This study used a cross-sectional design with accidental sampling. The population in this study was the elderly at Tresna Werdha Madago Tentena. The data retrieval for this research was conducted between June - July 2014. The analysis of the data was done using Chi-Square. The results from the 45 respondents showed that 61.3% had sleep disorders caused by their disease and that 65.6% had sleep disorders caused by an unconducive environment.Result: This result showed that disease and an unconducive environment influenced sleep needs.Conclusion: The recommendation for nurses and staff is to increase their attention span and the environmental comfort by dimming the lights when the patient is going to sleep and reducing noise. This means that the patient's sleep needs are fulfilled.

scholarly journals Quality of life: relationship with sociodemographic and cognitive aspects in older people in community groups

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Marian da Silva e Silva ◽  
Aline Arakawa-Belaunde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Region Of Residence ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To verify the relationship between the quality of life and the socio-demographic and cognitive aspects of the participating elderly people from social groups. Methods: Epidemiological, quantitative, cross-sectional design study, carried out in groups of elderly people living in a capital city in southern Brazil. Four questionnaires were used concerning sociodemographic characterization, quality of life, cognitive aspects and subjective memory complaints. Results: There were significant differences in the quality of life and its domains in terms of age, education, income and region of residence, and cognitive aspects. The answers obtained in the general questions of the instrument showed that the quality of life was considered good by 176 (54.83%) of the respondents and 151 (47.04%) were considered satisfied in terms of overall health. Conclusion: Socio-demographic aspects, as well as cognitive aspects, are associated with the quality of life of active elderly people in the municipality. The complaint of subjective memory is emphasized, which showed a relationship with all the analyzed aspects of the quality of life. The data obtained can serve as inputs to expand the possibilities of promoting the health and quality of life of the elderly population.

scholarly journals Tingkat Depresi Lansia yang Tinggal di Panti Sosial

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Putu Eka Novayanti ◽  
Mateus Sakundarno Adi ◽  
Rita Hadi Widyastuti
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Age Range

Menua merupakan suatu keadaan yang pasti dirasakan oleh setiap individu, namun menua dengan sehat belum tentu dirasakan oleh setiap lansia. Salah satu masalah psikologis yang paling banyak terjadi pada lansia ialah depresi. Depresi pada lansia sering sekali tertutupi oleh gejala fisik. Depresi dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya biologi, psikologis dan sosial. Angka kejadian depresi yang terus meningkat dikhawatirkan akan berdampak pada penurunan kualitas kesehatan serta kualitas hidup lansia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat depresi lansia yang tinggal di panti sosial. Penelitian ini merupakan suatu studi dengan desain cross sectional. Observasi dilakukan terhadap 135 lansia yang didapatkan melalui teknik purpossive sampling dan dilakukan pada bulan Maret 2020. Kriteria inklusi penentuan sampel adalah lansia yang berusia 60 tahun keatas, lansia yang telah menghuni panti selama lebih dari 6 bulan dan tidak memiliki keluarga. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa lansia yang tinggal di panti sosial terbanyak pada rentang usia 65-69 tahun (37,0%),  rentang usia lansia yang paling sedikit adalah lansia yang berusia 80 tahun keatas (10,4%). Jenis kelamin lansia yang paling banyang tinggal di panti sosial adalah laki-laki yaitu sebanyak 73 lansia (54,1%). Data karakteristik pendidikan lansia yang tinggal di panti sosial paling banyak adalah SD sebanyak 50 lansia (37,0%). Status pernikahan lansia yang ada di panti sosial terbanyak adalah duda yaitu sebanyak 65 lansia (48,1%). Tingkat depresi pada lansia yang ada di panti sosial terbanyak adalah tingkat depresi ringan yaitu sebanyak 55 lansia (40,7%) Kata kunci: depresi, lansia, panti sosial THE LEVEL OF DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY LIVING IN NURSING HOME ABSTRACTAging is a condition that must be felt by every individual, but aging is not necessarily healthy for every elderly. One of the most common psychological problems in the elderly is depression. Depression in the elderly is often masked by physical symptoms. Depression is influenced by several factors including biology, psychological and social. It is faered that the incidence of depression will increase the quality of health and the elderly quality of life. The aim of this study is to determine the level of depression in the elderly who live in nursing homes. Ths research is a study with cross sectional design. The observations were made on 135 elderly who were obtained through purposive sampling techniques and carried out in March 2020. The inclusion criteria for determining the sample are the elderly who are aged 60 years and over, the elderly who have inhabited in nursing home for more than 6 months and have no family. The result showed that the most elderly people living in nursing home were in the age range of 65-69 years (37,0%), the lowest age range was the elderly who were aged 80 years and over (10,4%). The most eldely sexes who live in nursing home are male, as many as 73 elderly people (54,1%). Data on the characteristics of the education of the elderly who live in nursing home is the most elementary school as many as 50 elderly (37,0%). The status of the marriage of the elderly in the most nursing home is widower with 65 elderly people (48,1%). The highest level of depression in elderly at nursing home is the level of mild depression, which is 66 elderly (40,7%). Keywords: depression, elderly, nursing home

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

Impact of Voice and Swallowing Problems in the Elderly

2008 ◽  
Vol 139 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P50-P50
Author(s):  
Richard Turley ◽  
Seth M Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
T Test ◽  
Barriers To Treatment ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Swallowing Problems

Objective 1) Evaluate the prevalence of and quality of life impact of voice and swallowing problems in the elderly. 2) Determine treatment trends and barriers to treatment. Methods Cross-sectional study of independent living residents in 2 retirement communities. Main outcome measures include prevalence of dysphonia and dysphagia, Voice Related Quality of Life (VRQOL), 7-point Likert scale of dysphagia severity, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale, and barriers to treatment. Relationship between continuous variables were analyzed with Spearman correlation and between categorical and continuous variables with a t-test. Results 248 residents responded, with a mean age of 82.4 years. 19.8% had dysphonia, 13.7% dysphagia, and 6% both. Respondents with more severe swallowing difficulty had greater impairment on the VRQOL (p = 0.04, Spearman correlation = −0.4). Respondents with both dysphonia and dysphagia had greater depression scores than those with neither symptom (mean CES-D score 15.5 versus 9.9, p = 0.008, t-test). While 75% of respondents with dysphonia were interested in treatment, only 20.4% and 2.1% had sought treatment for dysphonia and dysphagia, respectively. Being unaware of treatment options, and viewing voice and swallowing trouble as a normal part of aging, were the two most common reasons for not seeking treatment. Conclusions Voice and swallowing problems are common in the elderly but they are not realizing potential treatment benefits. Improved health care services for voice and swallowing problems in the elderly are essential.

Quality of Life of Healthcare Workers Suffering from Occupational Contact Dermatitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Omrane ◽  
Asma Khedher ◽  
Chayma Harrathi ◽  
Maher Maoua ◽  
Taoufik Khalfallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Contact Dermatitis

Background: Healthcare workers are at a high risk of developing Occupational Dermatitis (OD). Affected workers often experience severe impairment of their Quality of Life (QoL). This study aimed to assess the skin-related QoL of healthcare workers with OD and to explore its related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional and exhaustive study was conducted among healthcare personnel of four public hospitals in the central region of Tunisia. All the cases of OD declared were included. Skin-related QoL was assessed using the validated Tunisian version of the “Dermatology Life Quality Index” (DLQI). Some related patents were discussed. Results: A total of 37 cases of OD were collected with an annual incidence of 4.2 cases per 10000 workers. The population was predominantly female (73%) and mean aged 44.7±9.4 years. Nurses were the most represented occupational category (38%). Allergic contact dermatitis was the most frequent diagnosis (96%). Use of gloves was the most frequently reported occupational hazard (86%). The most frequently affected sites were hands (97%). The median score of DLQI was five. Multivariate analysis showed an association between the impairment of skin-related QoL and female gender (p = 0.04; OR = 19.3,84), exposure to disinfecting chemicals in the workplace (p = 0.01; OR = 17,306) and the absence of occupational reclassification (p = 0.01; OR = 21,567). Conclusion: About one third of the population had an impaired quality of life. The score impairment was significantly related to female gender, exposure to disinfecting chemicals and the absence of occupational reclassification.

scholarly journals The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Martinez Orlando ◽  
Maria Stella Peccin da Silva ◽  
Império Lombardi Junior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Assess Quality ◽  
The City

INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.

scholarly journals Quality Of Life Male Prisoners Based on Age and Education: Preliminary Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-200
Author(s):  
Prystia Riana Putri ◽  
Megah Andriany ◽  
Artika Nurrahima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Male Prisoners ◽  
Central Java Province

Prisoners in the correctional area are faced with unexpected situations and conditions. Prisoners ability to solve problems will affect the level of quality of life (QOL). However, research that focused on QOL levels based on age and education is not yet available, so this research is essential. This study applied a cross-sectional design with systemic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. QoL measurements were carried out at 120 male prisoners using WHOQOL BREF instruments that have been tested as valid and reliable. The study was conducted in one of the Prisons in Central Java Province in September 2019. Inclusion criteria were no family visits, occupation of prisons for less than 18 months, general crime, and no cognitive impairment. The results showed that male prisoners with late adulthood and high school education had higher QOL mean rates of 88.5 and 87.6. The conclusion is the level of QOL related to age and high education.

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