scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEHILANGAN GIGI DENGAN STATUS GIZI DAN KUALITAS HIDUP PADA PERKUMPULAN LANSIA DI DESA PENATAHAN KECAMATAN PENEBEL TABANAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
A.A Gde Wirasantika Adhiatman, Sari Kusumadewi, Putu Adiartha Griadhi

Background: Health practitioners around the world are now dealing withincreasing health problems, including oral disease. One of them is tooth loss.Losing teeth can cause problems or disturbances in the main functions of teeth(mastication, aesthetics and phonetics). These conditions can be overcome byusing denture. If the loss of untreated teeth doesn�t restored using denture, it will cause the function of the missing tooth can not be restored, which will result in disruption of nutritional status and quality of life of the elderly. This study aimed to determine the relationship of tooth loss with nutritional status in elderly society in the Penatahan village Penebel Tabanan.Methods: The research was an observational analytic study with cross sectionalresearch design. Total sampling used with total sample 109 people. The datawere collected by filling the dental chart, measuring IMT and interview using theOHIP-14 questionnaire.Results: The results showed 65.1% respondents had loss <6 teeth, 42.2%respondents had obesity, 75.2% respondents observed poor quality of life. Dataanalyzed using kolmogorov smirnov obtained p = 0,952 for relationship betweentooth loss with nuturional status and p = 0.676 for relationship between useof denture with nutritional status. Chi square used to test relationship betweentooth loss with quality of life (p= 0,735) and use of denture with quality of lifeshowed p = 0,139.Conclusions: The conclusion is there is no relationship between tooth lossand use of denture with nutritional status and quality of life in elderly society inPenatahan Village Penebel Tabanan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Sri Jumaiyah ◽  
Kurnia Rachmawati ◽  
Hasby Pri Choiruna

Introduction: Hypertension is a degenerative disease that causes changes in the elderly so it will affect the quality of life of the elderly. One effort to improve the health status and quality of life of the elderly is maintaining health conditions with activities. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of physical activity and the quality of life of elderly patients with hypertension in the working area of the Hambawang Beach Health Center. Method: This study used correlation with the cross sectional design approach. Respondents numbered 56 elderly taken in total sampling. The research instruments were PASE questionnaire and WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Data analysis used chi square test. Results:There was a relationship of physical activity with the quality of life of elderly people with hypertension (p = 0,000). Odds Ratio value of 49,5 means that elderly who have less physical activity are 49,5 times more likely to have a poor quality of life of the elderly compared to good physical activity of the elderly. Discussion: Good physical activity can improve the quality of life of the elderly. It was recommended to the elderly to do physical activities such as walking and doing sports.


Author(s):  
Thị Hồng Chuyên Nguyễn

ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY AT THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF HUE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally as well as in Vietnam. Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment with chemical drugs. Chemotherapy often causes many problems related to physical, mental and toxicity, which have an effect on the quality of life and nutritional status of patients. While malnutrition has been shown to be common in cancer patients, its impacts on the patient's quality of life have not been adequately studied, especially in Vietnam. Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. To determine the relationship of nutritional status to the quality of life in these patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 82 patients with cancer during a chemotherapytreatment at the Department of Oncology, Hue College of Medicine and Pharmacy from February 2018 to February 2019. Assessing the quality of life by the Quality of Life Questionnaire of the European Organizationfor Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). Descriptive statistics and test Chi-square and Fisher exact were performed to analyze the quality of life parameters and the relationship between nutritional status and quality of life. Results: A total of 82 subjects were included in this study, 51 subjects (62.20%) were males and 31 subjects (37.80%) were females, the mean age was 58.98 ± 12.52. The most common type of cancer is gastrointestinal cancer (37.80%), the highest stage of cancer is stage 4 (56.10%), symptomatic chemotherapy accounts for the highest rate with 53.70% and the average number of chemotherapy cycles is 4.00 ± 3.68. The study shows that the meanglobal health status is 50.00 ± 16.89, the best quality of life score is in the field of cognitive function with 83.33 points, the worst quality of life score is in the symptoms field of insomnia and in the financial difficulties with 66.67 points. Results from Chi-square and Fisher Exact analysis test revealed a statistically significant association between the risk of malnutrition according to SGA classification and the role functioning offunctional scales (p <0.05). Conclusions: The quality of life of cancer patients is generally good. The nutritional status affects the quality of life in the field of role function. Keywords: Quality of life, cancer, chemotherapy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nur ◽  
Hamid Mukhlis

Families have a significant role in developing, preventing, adapting, and improving health problems found in families. Family health issues are interconnected with the problems of other family members if one family member with health problems will undoubtedly affect the implementation of the functions Family. Similarly, the elderly will affect the quality of family life as a whole will affect the quality of life of the elderly. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of family knowledge about elderly care with the quality of life in the elderly in pekon Ambarawa East 2017. type of research using quantitative design with cross-sectional.sampel in this study as many as 48 people. The results of the study were obtained from 48 people, and it is known some respondents with poor quality of life that is as many as 24 people (50 percent) and good quality of life as many as 24 people (50 percent) .of 48 people, it is known most respondents with poor quality of life that is as much 24 people (50 percent) and good quality of life as many as 24 people (50 percent), there is a relationship of knowledge with quality of life of elderly with p-value 0,037 and OR 4,491. Based on the results of the study, it is suggested to the family to increase knowledge about health care for the elderly, and families to be more active to ask health workers about the good elderly care for the sake of the quality of life of the elderly is good.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1670-1675
Author(s):  
I Ketut Andika Priastana ◽  
Dwi Prima Hanis Kusumaningtiyas

The population in this study is the elderly who live in Banjar Tengah, Negara District, Jembrana Regency, Bali. The sample used in this study was selected using purposive sampling method, with a total sample of 62 people who met the criteria. The results showed that there was a significant effect simultaneously of hope, support from friends, and family support on the quality of life of the elderly because the p value Chi-Square was 0,000 where <α 0.05 or the value of Chi-Square Count 70.870> Chi-Square table. 7,815. The logistic regression test results show that the Nagelkerke R Square value is 0.908 and Cox & Snell R Square is 0.681, which indicates that the ability of the independent variable to explain the dependent variable is 0.908 or 90.8% and there are 100% - 90.8% = 9,2% other factors outside the model that explain the dependent variable


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-27
Author(s):  
Eka Suastika ◽  
Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana ◽  
Ni Ketut Putri Ariani ◽  
Ni Ketut Sri Diniari ◽  
Luh Nyoman Alit Aryani ◽  
...  

Background: A good quality of life in the elderly must be maintained because good quality of life is an optimal condition for the elderly to live their daily lives. Depression in the elderly will have a severe impact on physical, social life where it will reduce the quality of life. This study was conducted to assess the relationship of quality of life with depression in the elderly. Method: This study uses a cross-sectional method, conducted in May-June 2019, using WHOQOL-BREf, GDS, AMT, ADL. Results: A total of 195 elderly participated, average age 67 years, married 94.4 percent, mostly 45.1 percent did not go to school, ADL was found to be normal, there was moderate cognitive impairment as much as 13.3 percent, and depression 80 percent. There was a significant relationship between quality of life and depression (OR: 1.22; 95% IK 1.02-3.97), which means that elderly people with poor quality of life have a higher risk of depression. Conclusion: There is a significant negative correlation between the quality of life with depression, where the elderly with poor quality of life have a 1.22 times greater risk of depression.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
RIANI PRADARA JATI ◽  
Sekar Farah Nabila

  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


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

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


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kurniawan Amin ◽  
Sigit Mulyono ◽  
Lili Herlina

Quality of life is a level that describes the advantages of an individual that can be assessed from their lives. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of social interaction with the quality of life of the elderly in the work area of Bangkala Health Center, Kel. Biring Romang, Kec Manggala, Makassar City. Method: This research is a quantitative study with a type of research with cross-sectional studies with a sample size of 219 respondents using a computerized application of SPSS 20 Che Square test. The results showed that interaction using social media in the elderly P-value = 0,000, which means there is a significant relationship between quality of life in the elderly in the area of Bangkala Health Center, Kel. Biring Romang, Kec. Manggala, Makassar City. Conclusion: There is a relationship between quality of life in the elderly, therefore it is expected that an elderly person should slowly be acquainted with so that in the process of daily life can do social interaction Keywords: Social Interaction, Quality of Life.


Author(s):  
Letícia Decimo Flesch ◽  
Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri ◽  
Meire Cachioni

Abstract Objective : To evaluate the association between the double vulnerability of being elderly and a caregiver and quality of life assessed by Control, Autonomy, Self-realization and Pleasure factors (CASP-19). Method : 148 elderly caregivers participated in the present study. They were selected for convenience from Brazilian public and private health services - a sample from the study “The Psychological Well-Being of Elderly Persons Caring for Other Elderly Persons in a Family Context”. The variables: caregiver’s state of health, care demands, perception of burden, self-rated health, and quality of life were selected. Descriptive analyses, chi-squared tests, Fisher’s exact test, the Kruskal-Wallis test and analysis of multivariate hierarchical logistics were carried out, with theStepwisecriteria applied for selection of variables. Results : The hierarchical multivariate analyses found that number of symptoms and total burden were significantly associated with a poorer quality of life. Elderly persons with three or more symptoms and those with a high burden level were at a higher risk of poor quality of life. The variables number of diseases, burden, and self-rated health compared with the past, were significantly associated with a poorer quality of life. Conclusion : It can be concluded that for the elderly caregiver, physical aspects (signs and symptoms, chronic diseases and a perception of health deterioration) combined with burden are the aspects that most influence quality of life.


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