scholarly journals Health status and quality of life among older adults in rural Tanzania

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 2142 ◽  
Author(s):  
MathewA. Mwanyangala ◽  
Charles Mayombana ◽  
Honorathy Urassa ◽  
Jensen Charles ◽  
Chrizostom Mahutanga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Rural Tanzania

scholarly journals IMMIGRATION, RESILIENCE, AND ORAL-HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG CHINESE AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS IN HAWAII

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S590-S590
Author(s):  
Bei Wu ◽  
Yaolin Pei ◽  
Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Immigrant Status ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Very few studies have compared oral health status between the US-born and foreign-born immigrant older adults. Using data collected among 430 Chinese older adults age 55+ residing in Hawai’i, we examined the association between immigrant status and oral health related quality of life (OHQoL) and the moderating role of resilience in linking the association. Controlling for some key covariates, our study results show that US-born Chinese immigrant older adults had better OHQoL than their foreign born counterparts. Factors such as higher level of education (graduate degree or higher), better self-reported health status and no significant tooth loss were related to better OHQoL. The association between immigrant status and OHQoL was moderated by resilience. Specially, resilience was positively and significantly associated with OHQoL among U.S.-born older adults but not among the foreign-born ones. Our findings indicate the importance of immigration and resilience in shaping oral health outcomes among older Chinese Americans.

Physical activity and quality of life in older adults: Influence of health status and self-efficacy

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward McAuley ◽  
James F. Konopack ◽  
Robert W. Motl ◽  
Katherine S. Morris ◽  
Shawna E. Doerksen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Self Efficacy

scholarly journals Treatment for Hearing Loss among the Elderly: Auditory Outcomes and Impact on Quality of Life

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Manrique-Huarte ◽  
Diego Calavia ◽  
Alicia Huarte Irujo ◽  
Laura Girón ◽  
Manuel Manrique-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss ◽  
Disyllabic Words ◽  
Anxiety Depression

The study aim was to determine the benefit of cochlear implantation and hearing aids in older adults diagnosed with hearing loss and to evaluate the index of depression, anxiety and quality of life after such treatments. A retrospective cohort comprised 117 patients older than 65 years and diagnosed with moderate to profound hearing loss who were included and classified into 2 groups (treated vs. non-treated). A battery of tests including auditory (pure-tone average, disyllabic words in quiet at 65 dB SPL) and findings from a series of questions relevant to quality of life were compared between both groups. Auditory outcomes for disyllabic words were 58.21% for the cochlear implant-treated group and 82.8% for the hearing aid-treated group. There was a positive effect on anxiety, depression, health status and quality of life in the cochlear implant group versus the profound hearing loss control group. We conclude that older adults with moderate to profound hearing loss gain benefit from hearing aids or cochlear implants not only in terms of improved hearing function, but also in terms of positive effects on anxiety, depression, health status and quality of life.

scholarly journals CASP-19 AND THE HEALTH AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES OF OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN FIBRA 80+

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Valias Sodré Pereira ◽  
Carolina Pessoni Garcia ◽  
Maria José D’Elboux
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables

INTRODUCTION: Assessing quality of life in older adults is relevant due to the significant increase in this population. Based on Maslow’s need hierarchy model, CASP-19 is a broad measure of quality of life that focuses on positive aspects of older adults’ lives, regardless of health conditions or other factors. OBJECTIVE: To compare sociodemographic and health variables with quality of life according to CASP-19 scores. METHODOLOGY: Using data from the Frailty in Brazilian Older People (FIBRA 80+) follow-up study, this study included 233 adults aged ≥ 80 years who resided near the University of Campinas (Campinas, SP, Brazil). Sociodemographic variables (gender, age, and perceived social support), health variables (perceived health status and depressive symptoms) and quality of life were evaluated. RESULTS: The participants were predominantly women (69.09%) with a mean age of 83.46 ± 3.7 years. A total of 77.25% rated their health as fair or good, and 79% showed no signs of depression. The mean CASP-19 score was 41.8 ± 2.62 points, which corresponds to better well-being (total scores range from 0 to 57). Among the instrument’s domains, autonomy and pleasure obtained the highest mean scores (11.15 and 11.64 respectively). When comparing these variables with quality of life, social support (p = 0.001), depressive symptoms (p <0.001), and perceived health status (p <0.001) were statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: Older adults who were satisfied with their social support, presented no depressive symptoms, and who rated their health as good or very good had higher overall quality of life scores.

scholarly journals Changes in the Mental Health Status of Frail and Pre-Frail Older Adults Over a 1-year Period

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia K. Y. Lai ◽  
Justina Y. W. Liu ◽  
Daphne S. K. Cheung ◽  
Kenny C. W. Chin ◽  
Mimi M. Y. Tse
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Frail Older Adults

Abstract Background This prospective observational study examined changes in the mental health status of frail and pre-frail older adults over a 1-year period, a topic lacking in-depth exploration in the literature. Method Fried Frailty Index was used to differentiate frailty status in participants recruited from community centres and residential care facilities in Hong Kong. Demographic and clinical data were collected using face-to-face interview at baseline and repeated after 12 months. Results Physical functioning, comorbidities, and psychological and environment domains (World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument) impacted the cognitive functioning, depressive symptoms, and sense of loneliness in the sample (N=107). Functional health and vision had a significant impact on cognitive status; depression negatively associated with comorbidity, functional health, and quality of life domains (psychological and environment); loneliness was affected by both age and environment. Conclusion The findings showed that frail and pre-frail older adults have complex needs in relation to their mental health even just over a 1-year period. Intervention programs on frailty that focus on physical aspects will not suffice. Programs for frailty also need to incorporate mental health components to enhance health and wellbeing.

Comorbidity, health status, and quality of life in institutionalized older people with and without dementia

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 1077-1084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salomé Martín-García ◽  
Carmen Rodríguez-Blázquez ◽  
Iluminada Martínez-López ◽  
Pablo Martínez-Martín ◽  
Maria João Forjaz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Chronic Medical Conditions ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Eq Vas ◽  
Urinary Problems

ABSTRACTBackground: Comorbidity in older adults may lead to lower perceived health status and a decrease in quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between comorbidity, health status, QoL, and dementia in institutionalized older adults.Methods: Cross-sectional, multicenter study in residential care settings in Spain. Two groups of institutionalized older adults of 60 years of age and older were compared: 234 persons with normal cognitive function and 525 with dementia according to DSM-IV-TR criteria. Assessments included: sociodemographic questionnaire, EQ-5D index for health-related QoL, Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) for health status, number of chronic medical conditions (comorbidity), Barthel Index for functional independence, and Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire.Results: The group with dementia presented significantly worse QoL, health, and functional status than people without dementia. The most prevalent chronic medical conditions were musculoskeletal (72.3%), followed by genito-urinary disorders (60.2%). Controlling for age and sex, people with dementia and higher comorbidity exhibited lower EQ-VAS scores; however, no significant difference was found for the EQ-5D index. The health conditions that contributed the most to the EQ-VAS differences between the dementia and non-dementia groups were sight, oral, and genito-urinary problems.Conclusions: When compared to older adults with no dementia, people with dementia and high comorbidity reported the most compromised health status, especially in those with sight, oral, and genito-urinary problems. These differences should be taken into consideration when selecting strategies to maintain and improve the health status of older adults in residential care settings.

scholarly journals AGE FRIENDLINESS OF COMMUNITIES CONTRIBUTES TO QUALITY OF LIFE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S564-S565
Author(s):  
Charles Seguin ◽  
Nadia Mullen ◽  
Arne Stinchcombe ◽  
Shawn Marshall ◽  
Gary Naglie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized the importance of age-friendly communities in supporting quality of life for older adults. We aimed to determine the contribution of the age-friendliness of communities to quality of life in a sample of healthy older adults. We used data collected through a longitudinal study on drivers and ex-drivers. We used the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument (WHOQOL-BREF; WHOQOL Group, 1998) to measure physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. We used the Age-Friendly Survey (AFS; Menec & Nowicki, 2014) to measure 9 domains of participants’ perceptions of community age-friendliness. We estimated 4 multivariable linear regression models. The dependent variables were the 4 domains of the WHOQOL-BREF. Each model had AFS as the focal independent variable and participants’ age, gender, health status, and depression symptoms as control variables. Data from 171 participants were available; mean age was 83.2 years (SD=4.1), 61% were women. Most participants reported a good health status and few depression symptoms. The models explained between 18 and 27% of the variance in WHOQOL scores; community age-friendliness was a statistically significant variable in all models, accounting for 2-3% of the variance. The identification of factors that contribute to quality of life will serve as the foundation upon which policies and interventions to promote successful and healthy aging can be developed. Future work will require consideration of the specific aspects of communities that may affect quality of life the most and that have the most potential for modification.

scholarly journals Predictors of quality of life of the rural older adults in Northern Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 450-459
Author(s):  
Katekaew Seangpraw ◽  
Nop T. Ratanasiripong ◽  
Paul Ratanasiripong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Thailand ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper to explore socio-demographic factors related to the quality of life (QoL) among older adults in the rural area of Thailand. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study examined socio-demographic factor that may predict the QoL among 470 older adults who lived in a rural area of Northern Thailand. The study questionnaire consisted of four parts, including socio-demographic data, perceptions of the health status, family relationship and QoL (WHOQOL-OLD). Spearman’s ρ or Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients were determine the factors associated with the QoL. Stepwise multiple regressions were carried out to describe predictors of the QoL. Findings Majority of the participants (71 percent) were between 60 and 79 years old. Three-quarters of participants had primary school educational level. Most (74 percent) were married and no longer work (72 percent). Most (87 percent) had a moderate level of the QoL in all six domains. Six predictors of QoL include age, gender, education, current employment, health status perception and family relationship. These factors could significantly predict the QoL of the older adults by 30 percent. Originality/value Public health officers should collaborate with community partners and relevant stakeholders to increase the QoL of older adults in the rural area through activities which promote health status perception and family relationship.

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