Health-related Quality of Life in Retired Older People in Tehran City

Vameghi, Roshanak; Niksirat, Zahra; Hatamizadeh, Nikta; Kazemnejad, Anoshirvan

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“…As aging is considered an important social issue worldwide, the biggest challenge is improving the quality of life (QoL) in the elderly ( 5 , 6 ). QoL is a multidimensional concept that includes the individual’s physical, psychological, and social performances ( 7 ).…”

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The Association of Health-Promoting Lifestyle With Quality of Life Among the Iranian Elderly

Rakhshani¹,

Shojaiezadeh²,

Lankarani³

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:As individuals live a longer life, health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) becomes even more essential, particularly with regard to maintaining functional independence and improving quality of life (QoL).Objectives:This study aimed to determine the association between QoL and HPL in the Iranian elderly living in Shiraz.Materials and Methods:This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2013 at retirement centers of Shiraz City, Iran. The sample included 500 elderly who aged > 60 years. Proportional stratified random sampling was used to select the elderly from retirement centers. QoL was assessed by the Farsi version of Short Form Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36) and HPL was measured by health-promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP II). Data were analyzed using independent-samples t test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and stepwise multiple regression using SPSS 21.Results:There were significant differences in QoL in terms of sex, age, education, and marital status. There were significant differences in HPL in terms of gender, age and education (P < 0.05) There was a statistically significant association between QoL and HPL in the elderly (r = 0.42, P < 0.05). Based on HPLP II constructs, the significant predicting factors of QoL in the elderly consisted of spiritual growth, stress management, and physical activity (P < 0.05).Conclusions:Health providers should improve the QoL in the elderly by facilitating HPL through health-promoting interventions, which will maintain and increase physical activity, stress management, and spiritual growth.

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The Association of Health-Promoting Lifestyle With Quality of Life Among the Iranian Elderly

Rakhshani¹,

Shojaiezadeh²,

Lankarani³

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…Population ageing has become an important social issue worldwide and improving quality of life (QoL) is among the biggest challenges for health care providers [ 16 ]. Old age often brings about health problems and a decrease in functional capacity.…”

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Psycho-social impact of visual impairment on health-related quality of life among nursing home residents

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Paudel

Joshi

et al. 2014

BMC Health Serv Res

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BackgroundVisual impairment (VI) affects physical, psychological, and emotional well-being, and social life as well. The purpose of this exploratory study was to assess the psycho-social impact of VI on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among nursing home residents.MethodsThis cross-sectional study involved 272 residents of 60 years or older residing in seven nursing homes of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Comprehensive ocular examinations, including near and distance vision assessment and refractions were carried out. VI was defined as visual acuity (VA) less than 6/18 in the better eye. Residents were divided into two groups: one group did not have VI (in whom VA was greater than or equal to 6/18 in the better eye), and the other had VI (in whom VA was worse than 6/18 in the better eye).Face-to-face interviews were conducted filling out a 36-item The Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form (SF-36) questionnaire. The SF-36 questionnaire was scored according to the scoring algorithm SF-36 subscales.ResultsThe mean age of residents was 74.68 ± 8.19 years (range, 60–99 years) and the majority were female (78.68%). The mean composite score of SF-36 was 46.98 ± 13.08. VI detrimentally affected scores of both the physical and the mental components, but the impact of VI was slightly greater for the physical component than that for the mental component. There was a trend towards a lower composite score as well as each subscale score of the SF-36 in participants with VI than in those without VI.ConclusionVI has a negative effect on HRQoL. HRQoL is reduced among nursing home residents and the reduction in the HRQoL bears a positive association with VI.

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Chapter 5: Living with Ocular Disease and Quality of Life

Watkinson

2023

Ocular Disease and Sight Loss: Meeting Psychosocial Needs

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Health-related Quality of Life in Retired Older People in Tehran City

Cited by 4 publications

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The Association of Health-Promoting Lifestyle With Quality of Life Among the Iranian Elderly

The Association of Health-Promoting Lifestyle With Quality of Life Among the Iranian Elderly

Psycho-social impact of visual impairment on health-related quality of life among nursing home residents

Chapter 5: Living with Ocular Disease and Quality of Life

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