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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2019.10.12.377

Analysis of Convergent Influence of Functional level, Environmental Factors and Lifestyle on Health and Quality of Life among Elderly using Structural Equation Model  

Park, Kang-Hyun (Department of Occupational Therapy, Yonsei University)
Park, Ji-Hyuk (Department of Occupational Therapy, Yonsei University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.10, no.12, 2019 , pp. 377-386 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of functional levels, environment and lifestyle of elderly to their health and quality of life. Data collection was conducted by using a self-administered questionnaire from April. 2019 to May. 2019 and the target was selected 200 community-dwelling older adults who lived in their community. The data was analyzed using SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 23.0 programs. As a result, functional levels and physical activity affect health directly and functional levels, activity participation, nutrition and health affect quality of life. Although environment not affect health and quality of life directly, it influence on nutrition and activity participation. Therefore, management of functional levels, environment and healthy lifestyle would be needed so as to enhance health and quality of life of elderly. These findings are expected to be utilized for evidence in order to establish policies and services which are related to health and welfare of elderly.
Keywords
Functional levels; Health; Lifestyle; Older adults; Quality of life;
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