Perspectives in Nursing Science

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Factors That Affect Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

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  • Oh, Jihyun (Graduate School, College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
  • Yi, Myungsun (College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University)
  • 오지현 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 이명선 (서울대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소)
  • Received : 2012.11.06
  • Accepted : 2012.11.14
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: The participants were 133 elderly people dwelling in a community. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and Stepwise multiple regression with SPSS. Results: The predictors of quality of life in the elderly were depression, physical symptoms, and social support. Depression and physical symptoms had a significant negative correlation with HRQoL and social support had a significant positive correlation with HRQoL. Among them, depression was shown as the most significant predictor of HRQoL in the elderly ($R^2$=.573, p<.001). Conclusion: These results indicate that strategies to relieve depression should be integrated in interventions to improve the QoL of older adults dwelling in a community residence.

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