scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG THE ELDERLY

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anik Lestari ◽  
◽  
Bhisma Murti ◽  
Sapja Anantanyu ◽  
Diffah Hanim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN KOREAN ELDERLY BY REGION

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S938-S938
Author(s):  
Jungmi Yun ◽  
Yeongsuk Lee ◽  
Hyun-Ju Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Complex Samples ◽  
Community Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Contact Frequency ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract There have been inequalities in healthcare indices in the elderly by regions in Korea, and this gap is increasing. To improve their health-related quality of life (HRQoL), it is essential to identify the cause of the regional health gap and to work out solutions. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with HRQoL in the Korean population aged over 65 years by region. Integrated raw data from the 2017 Korea Community Health Survey (n = 57,317), a cross-sectional study, were utilized. Based on the reduced Social-Ecological Model, the dependent variable was HRQoL and individual, interpersonal, and community factors were independent variables. Data were analyzed by complex-samples descriptive methods, and complex-samples general linear model (CSGLM). In both regions, individual factors (gender, age, household income, education level, drinking, BMI, sleep duration, the number of chronic illness, economic status, subjective health status, and physical activity), interpersonal factors (neighbor and friend contact frequency, religious activity, fellowship activity), and community factors (satisfaction with safety level, public transportation, and medical service) were commonly associated with HRQoL of elderly people (p < .05). In urban areas, household type and charity activity were associated with HRQoL, in contrast, neighboring help was associated with HRQoL in rural areas (p < .05). Based on the results of this study, multi-dimensional efforts considering personal, social, and environmental factors are necessary to improve HRQoL of the elderly. Furthermore, it implies that efforts should be made to ensure health equity through social support, or improvement of community factors considering regional characteristics.

scholarly journals Predicting the Swallow-Related Quality of Life of the Elderly Living in a Local Community Using Support Vector Machine

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (21) ◽  
pp. 4269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haewon Byeon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Support Vector Machine ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Gaussian Function ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Factors Associated

Background and Objectives: This study developed a support vector machine (SVM) algorithm-based prediction model with considering influence factors associated with the swallowing quality-of-life as the predictor variables and provided baseline information for enhancing the swallowing quality of elderly people’s lives in the future. Methods and Material: This study sampled 142 elderly people equal to or older than 65 years old who were using a senior welfare center. The swallowing problem associated quality of life was defined by the swallowing quality-of-life (SWAL-QOL). In order to verify the predictive power of the model, this study compared the predictive power of the Gaussian function with that of a linear algorithm, polynomial algorithm, and a sigmoid algorithm. Results: A total of 33.9% of the subjects decreased in swallowing quality-of-life. The swallowing quality-of-life prediction model for the elderly, based on the SVM, showed both preventive factors and risk factors. Risk factors were denture use, experience of using aspiration in the past one month, being economically inactive, having a mean monthly household income <2 million KRW, being an elementary school graduate or below, female, 75 years old or older, living alone, requiring time for finishing one meal on average ≤15 min or ≥40 min, having depression, stress, and cognitive impairment. Conclusions: It is necessary to monitor the high-risk group constantly in order to maintain the swallowing quality-of-life in the elderly based on the prevention and risk factors associated with the swallowing quality-of-life derived from this prediction model.

Factors associated with health-related quality of life: the role of social relationships among the elderly in an Italian region

Public Health ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (8) ◽  
pp. 784-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.G. de Belvis ◽  
M. Avolio ◽  
A. Spagnolo ◽  
G. Damiani ◽  
L. Sicuro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Italian Region ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Factors associated with quality of life in the perspective of the elderly caregiver with Alzheimer's disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clélia Santana Reis Damasio ◽  
Adélia Dalva da Silva Oliveira ◽  
Ana Maria Ribeiro Santos ◽  
Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Factors Associated

Este estudo teve como objetivo conhecer os fatores associados à qualidade de vida (QV) de cuidadores de idosos diagnosticados com doença de Alzheimer na perspectiva desses indivíduos. Foi um estudo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, baseado no método do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Vinte cuidadores de idosos com diagnóstico de doença de Alzheimer participaram, durante um mês, no período de 18 de setembro a 18 de outubro de 2017. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevistas com cuidadores de idosos com doença de Alzheimer. As perguntas foram feitas e gravadas em gravador, com a permissão do entrevistado. Os dados foram analisados ​​pela Classificação Hierárquica Descendente (DHC). Foram obtidas cinco classes: Conceito de qualidade de vida do cuidador idoso; Comportamento do idoso com Alzheimer; Problemas de memória do idosos e repercussões no trabalho do cuidador; Mudança no estilo de vida do cuidador familiar; e Repercussão de "ser cuidador" na qualidade de vida. A QV esteve relacionada a uma série de fatores (emocional, físico, financeiro, estado da doença dos idosos e o grau de conhecimento do cuidador sobre a doença). Os cuidadores apontaram que a não harmonia entre esses fatores pode ser crucial para afetar sua vida pessoal e profissional, bem como sua QV.

Depressive symptoms and depression in people screened positive for dementia in primary care – results of the DelpHi-study

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 929-937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jochen René Thyrian ◽  
Tilly Eichler ◽  
Melanie Reimann ◽  
Diana Wucherer ◽  
Adina Dreier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
People With Dementia

ABSTRACTBackground:Dementia and depression are common syndromes in the elderly. There is lack of knowledge concerning the frequency of depressive symptoms in people with dementia (PWD) and factors associated with depression. The aim of this analysis is to (a) describe the frequency of depressive symptoms in people screened positive for dementia, (b) describe differences between PWD with and without depressive symptoms, and (c) analyze associations between depressive symptoms and other dementia-related variables.Methods:Analyses are based on data of the GP-based intervention trial DelpHi-MV. A sample of 430 (6.29%) people screened positive for dementia in primary care was analyzed regarding depression according to the German version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS, 15-items), demographic variables, and dementia/depression-related variables. Multivariate analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with depressive symptoms.Results:The mean GDS-score of depressive symptoms inn= 430 PWD was m = 3.21 (SD 2.45) with 67 PWD (15.55%) showing clinically relevant depression (GDS < 5) m = 7.71 (SD = 1.92). A total ofn= 72 (16.74%) received a formal diagnosis of depression andn= 62 (14.42%) received antidepressive drug treatment. Depressive symptoms are significantly associated with age (OR = 0.93), functional impairment (OR = 1.36), and quality of life (OR = 0.01, CI: 0.00–0.06).Conclusion:Our results support previous findings that clinically relevant depressive symptoms are more common in people screened positive for dementia than in the general population and are often missed or mismanaged. Our findings underline the importance of managing quality of life, functional status, or depressive symptoms. Also, the results highlight the benefit of including the partner (and probably other carers) for adequate treatment of PWD.

Factors associated with the elderly quality of life: dietary pattern, body composition and cognition

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. S745-S746
Author(s):  
N.V. Magalhães ◽  
D. Waitzberg ◽  
A.C. Vicedomini ◽  
N. Lopes ◽  
W. Jacob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Factors Associated

HUBUNGAN PERAN FAMILY CAREGIVER TERHADAP QUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
RIANI PRADARA JATI ◽  
Sekar Farah Nabila
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Family

  Penempatan peran yang baik bagi Family Caregiver sangatlah membantu lansia dalam meningkatkah qualitas hidupnya, meningkatkan motivasi dalam menjalankan hidup Penelitian ini bertujuan Mengetahui hubungan peran Family Caregiver dalam pemenuhan qualitas hidup bagi lansia di Kelurahan Langenharjo Kabupaten Kendal. DesainPenelitianDeskriptifKorelasional menggunakan pendekatan Krosectional,tehnikSamplingStratified Simple Random Sampling dengan karakteristik heterogen, dari populasi mempunyai hak yang sama untuk diseleksi sebagai sampel teknik undianPengambilan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Uji statistik Chi-square, dengan taraf signifikasi 5%jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini 70 sampel pada Family Caregiver dari 213 populasi yang ada. Hasil penelitian dari 70 responden didapatkan Peran Family Caregiver tidak baik dengan qualitas hidup tidak baik 33 (47,1%), sedangkan Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik 3 (4,3%). Untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik sebanyak 6 responden (8,6%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik sebanyak 23 responden (32,9%). Terakhir, untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik didapatkan hasil 2 responden (2, 9%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik didapatkan hasil 3 responden (4,3%)Menunjukkan nilai ρ value 0,001 (ρ < 0,05) berarti ada hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan kepatuhan lansia dalam keikutsertaan posyandu lansia. Disarankan kepada semua Family Cregiver lansia untuk mampu memahami pentingnya perhatian, dukungan bagi lansia dalammeningkatkan qualitas hidup yang lebih baik bagi lansia.   Kata kunci : Peran family caregiver, qualitas hidup, lansia.   ABSTRACT Placement of a good role for Family Caregiver is very helpful for the elderly to improve their quality of life, increase motivation in living life Research Objective: To know the relationship between the role of Family Caregiver in fulfilling quality of life for the elderly in Langenharjo Village, Kendal Regency. Descriptive Correlational Research Design uses a cross sectional approach, Sampling Stratified Simple Random Sampling technique with heterogeneous characteristics, from the population has the same right to be selected as a sample lottery technique Retrieving data using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Test Chi-square statistics, with a significance level of 5% the number of samples in this study 70 samples on the Family Caregiver from 213 populations. Results of the Study Of 70 respondents found the role of Family Caregiver was not good with poor quality of life 33 (47.1%) , while the role of the Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of a good elderly 3 (4.3%). For the distribution of the role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of the poor family as many as 6 respondents (8.6%) while for the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of good elderly as many as 23 respondents (32.9%). Finally, the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the poor is obtained by 2 respondents (2, 9%), while the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the elderly is obtained by 3 respondents (4.3%). 0.001 (ρ <0.05) means that there is a relationship between family support and the compliance of the elderly in the participation of the elderly posyandu. It is recommended to all elderly Cregiver families to be able to understand the importance of attention, support for the elderly in improving the quality of life better for the elderly   Keywords: Role of Family Caregiver, Quality of Life, Elderly

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