Association of quality of life with laboratory measurements and lifestyle factors in community dwelling older people in Taiwan

Chie, Wei‐Chu; Liu, Jen‐pei; Liaw, Chen Kun; Netuveli, Gopalakrishnan; Blane, David

doi:10.1080/13607863.2014.962000

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“…Several previous studies might support the observed relationship between driving a car and MCS. For example, among the elderly general population, both driving a car and having a car itself might be associated with better generic QOL [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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The effect of transportation modality to dialysis facilities on health-related quality of life among hemodialysis patients: results from the Japanese Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Pattern Study

Yazawa

Omae

Shibagaki

et al. 2019

Clinical Kidney Journal

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Background For hemodialysis (HD) patients, travel to the dialysis facility is an issue that can affect their quality of life (QOL), both physically and mentally. However, evidence on this association of transportation modality with health-related QOL (HRQOL) is scarce. Methods We conducted a cohort study among maintenance HD patients participating in the Japanese Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Pattern Study Phase 5. The study included patients who were functionally independent and able to walk. The primary exposure was the means of transportation to the dialysis facility, categorized into three groups, namely transportation by other drivers (Group 1), transportation via self-driving (Group 2) and transportation by bicycle or walking with or without public transportation (Group 3). The primary outcomes were physical and mental health composite scores (PCS and MCS) in the 12-item Short Form at 1 year after study initiation. Results Among 1225 eligible patients (Group 1, 34.4%; Group 2, 45.0%; Group 3, 20.7%), 835 were analyzed for the primary outcomes. Linear regression analyses revealed that patients in Groups 2 and 3 had significantly higher PCS and MCS at 1 year than those in Group 1 {adjusted mean differences of PCS 1.42 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.17–2.68] and 1.94 [95% CI 0.65–3.23], respectively, and adjusted mean differences of MCS 2.53 [95% CI 0.92–4.14] and 2.20 [95% CI 0.45–3.95], respectively}. Conclusions Transportation modality was a significant prognostic factor for both PCS and MCS after 1 year in maintenance HD patients.

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The effect of transportation modality to dialysis facilities on health-related quality of life among hemodialysis patients: results from the Japanese Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Pattern Study

Yazawa

Omae

Shibagaki

et al. 2019

Clinical Kidney Journal

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“…19 Low hemoglobin levels result in various adverse health outcomes, including not only low muscle strength, but also impaired walking; increase in fatigue, anxiety, and depression; and decline in QOL in community-dwelling people. [20][21][22][23][24] In patients with malignancies, low hemoglobin level may be caused by multiple factors; it could be a direct result of the cancer or the result of cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy. 25 A high proportion of patients with hematological malignancies, whose treatment is centered on chemotherapy, have low hemoglobin levels.…”

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Influence of Hemoglobin Level on Muscle and Physical Functions, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Patients With Hematological Malignancies

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Purpose. Patients with hematological malignancies often present with reduced muscle and physical functions, which are caused by the disease or related treatment. Moreover, patients with hematological malignancies rapidly develop low hemoglobin levels, and this may affect muscle and physical functions. This study aimed to identify the influence of hemoglobin levels on muscle and physical functions in patients with hematological malignancies. Methods. Using a cross-sectional study design, this study included 60 patients with hematological malignancies (mean age = 68.0 ± 10.2 years, women 56.7%) who were hospitalized for chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-related side effects and underwent examination for skeletal muscle mass (SMM), muscle strength, physical function, activities of daily living (ADLs), psychological status, and quality-of-life (QOL), including physical symptoms. Participants were divided into 3 groups according to tertiles of hemoglobin levels: low (n = 19), middle (n = 20), and high (n = 21). Evaluation items were compared among the 3 groups. Results. There was no significant difference among the 3 groups in terms of SMM. The low hemoglobin group showed significantly higher values of fatigue and dyspnea and lower values of muscle strength, ADLs, and QOL than the high hemoglobin group. Conclusions. Hemoglobin levels did not affect SMM; however, muscle weakness, decrease in physical function, physical symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea, and decline in ADLs and QOL were observed in patients with low hemoglobin levels.

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“…CASP-19 and its simplified versions, CASP-14 and CASP-12, have shown relatively high applicability in Europe, Taiwan, and mainland China ( 39 ). This study used revised quality of life scale for older adults created in 2009 (CASP-14), which features 14 sentences describing life or feelings about life ( 40 ). Scores were based on the four response options of “often,” “sometimes,” “rarely,” and “never.” The value for each question ranges from 1 to 4 points, and the final quality of life index is the average score of all dimensions.…”

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Studies on the Digital Inclusion Among Older Adults and the Quality of Life—A Nanjing Example in China

Yang

Chen

Pan

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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Digital inclusion can bridge the digital divide and reduce the social exclusion of older adults, yet it is understudied in China. This research examined factors influencing the digital inclusion of older adults in China and the relationship between digital inclusion and quality of life. Data collected from 312 older people (M = 69.6 years old) in Nanjing were included in a multinomial logit model to tackle these questions. Their attitudes toward technology were the most significant factor predicting their digital inclusion. Other factors included party affiliation, living situation, personal average monthly income, occupation, and capacity for instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). This study shows digital inclusion has a direct impact on quality of life. It also serves as an intermediate variable that affects older people's attitudes toward technology and their IADL capacities. Most importantly, digital inclusion promotes social integration of older adults and improves the quality of their lives. Hence, it should not be ignored. Older people's attitudes toward technology are one of the keys to promoting their digital inclusion.

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Association of quality of life with laboratory measurements and lifestyle factors in community dwelling older people in Taiwan

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

The effect of transportation modality to dialysis facilities on health-related quality of life among hemodialysis patients: results from the Japanese Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Pattern Study

The effect of transportation modality to dialysis facilities on health-related quality of life among hemodialysis patients: results from the Japanese Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Pattern Study

Influence of Hemoglobin Level on Muscle and Physical Functions, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Patients With Hematological Malignancies

Studies on the Digital Inclusion Among Older Adults and the Quality of Life—A Nanjing Example in China

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