Quality of life of rural poor elderly in Anhui, China

Rong, Jian; Ding, Hong; Chen, Guimei; Ge, Yanhong; Xie, Tingting; Meng, Nan

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“…In previous research, the QoL of seniors with a higher socioeconomic status was higher than that of seniors with a lower socioeconomic status [13,[20][21]. The present study was consistent with previous research.…”

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Evaluation of quality of life in the elderly who have fallen

Khalaf

Değer

2023

J Surg Med

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Background/Aim: Approximately 30% of older adults fall at least once per year; consequently, falls are a significant public health concern in the elderly. The most common outcomes are fractures, immobility, high morbidity, and mortality rates. In recent years, quality of life (QoL) is used as a criterion to guide social policies for the elderly. The high prevalence of falls can have serious consequences on the QoL of older people, resulting in prolonged hospitalization, institutionalization, need for care, social isolation, anxiety, and depression. Therefore, it is essential to understand the effect of falls on QoL and influencing factors. In light of this study’s results, it is intended to provide recommendations for social policy that will protect the elderly from falls and maintain their high QoL. This study aimed to determine the QoL and the factors affecting the elderly who have fallen. Methods: The research was a cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 90 elderly individuals who applied to the hospital due to falls. The inclusion criteria were being 65 years of age or older, applying to the hospital's emergency department, orthopedic or orthopedic surgery clinic due to a fall, not having passed 6 months from the date of discharge, and agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews in January–June 2021 using the purposive sampling method. The Elderly Introduction Form was used to obtain sociodemographic data of the participants, as well as data on falls and their experiences after falls. The Quality of Life Scale for the Elderly was used to determine QoL. The student’s t-test was used to compare two categorical variables. ANOVA was used for more than two variables, and logistic regression analysis was also applied. Results: QoL levels were classified as poor, fair, and good, and 58.9% of the participants were found to have a fair QoL. In addition, according to the scale’s total score average of 3.17 (0.473), the general quality of life was found to be fair for all participants. According to the t-test and ANOVA results, the QoL was higher for those with higher education levels and those living with their spouses (P˂0.05). The QoL was low in those who had fractures, had surgery, were hospitalized for more than 4 days, and had chronic diseases (P˂0.05). In the regression analysis model, age, economic status, and the number of drugs used were effective on QoL. Conclusion: The quality of life was poor in the elderly who experienced fractures and were hospitalized. Balance-enhancing exercises in the elderly can prevent falls and associated complications. Low education level, chronic illness, and drug use reduced the quality of life. For education, literacy courses and lifelong learning programs can be applied to the elderly. For diseases, healthy aging policies can be implemented.

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Evaluation of quality of life in the elderly who have fallen

Khalaf

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2023

J Surg Med

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“…24 Çin'de, Kore'de ve Brezilya'da yapılan çalışmalarda ekonomik durumu iyi olan yaşlılarda yaşam kalitesi ekonomik durumu kötü olan yaşlılara göre daha yüksek bulundu. [26][27][28] Ülkemizde yapılan çalışmada da düzenli aylık gelire sahip olan yaşlıların yaşam kaliteleri geliri olmayan yaşlılara göre daha yüksekti. 21 Bizim çalışmamızda da literatürle uyumlu olarak ekonomik seviyesi yüksek olan yaşlı katılımcılarda yaşam kalitesi daha yüksek olarak bulundu.…”

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“…31 Başka bir çalışmada son bir yıl içinde hastaneye yatmış olan ve son iki hafta içerisinde fiziksel rahatsızlık geçirmiş olan yaşlılarda yaşam kalitesinin önemli bir şekilde düşük çıktığı bildirildi. 26 Orijinal CASP-19 ölçeği ile yapılan bir çalışmada, kronik hastalığı olan yaşlılarda olmayan yaşlılara göre yaşam kalitesi düşük olarak bulundu. 24 Bizim çalışmamız da literatürle uyumluydu.…”

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Yaşlılarda Yaşam Kalitesini Etkileyen Faktörler: Bir Taşra Örneği

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2022

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi

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The aim of this study is to determine the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly living in Eldivan district of Çankırı, to reveal the effects of economic, health, social data and nutritional habits of the elderly on their QOL. A total of 180 elderly individuals living in the district and selected by random sampling method were included in the study, which was carried out through face-to-face interviews. In the study carried out in September-October 2020, Elderly Information Form, Katz Daily Living Activities Scale and CASP-19 Elderly Quality of Life Scale Turkey Version (CASP-13) were used. Statistically significant results affecting QOL were obtained by using comparison tests of univariate group rank values over CASP-13 scores. In the study, the mean CASP-13 scale score was 27.21 ± 8.40 and the median was 29 (3-39). The QOL was high in the elderly who were male, had a high education level, had social security, had a regular salary and an additional source of income, and could use their income for themselves. The QOL was low in the elderly with chronic disease and pain, using a cane and incontinence. The QOL was higher in the elderly who were able to sleep, were satisfied with the quality of sleep, walked regularly, had a good appetite, and could consume meat, fish or chicken. As a result, it was suggested that elderly-friendly policies should be produced that support the elderly in terms of health, social and economic aspects in rural conditions.

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“…Therefore, how to improve the QoL of these people deserves more attention. Several studies have shown that younger age, normal weight, educational attainment, physical activity, and a higher income can improve QoL [8][9][10]. Besides, with the development of social determinants, the role of social factors on the QoL of stroke patients has been well recognized, especially their social relations or mutual connections.…”

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Relationship between social capital and quality of life among adult stroke patients: a cross-sectional study in Anhui Province, China

Bai

Zhao³

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Objectives Few studies have investigated the association between social capital and quality of life (QoL) among stroke patients. To address this research gap, we aimed to explore the association between social capital and QoL among stroke patients in Anhui Province, China. Study design Cross-sectional study. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage stratified random sampling method. The following data including demographic characteristics, health-related conditions, five dimensions of social capital status, and quality of life (QoL) were collected using a questionnaire. Generalized linear models were then used to determine the relationship between social capital and QoL after adjusting for confounding factors. Results A total of 390 participants were included for the final analysis in this study. Our results indicated that subjects with higher social capital including social connection (coefficient: 28.28, 95% CI: 19.39–37.16), social support (coefficient: 21.17, 95% CI: 10.63–31.71), trust (coefficient: 13.46, 95% CI: 2.73–24.19), reciprocity (coefficient: 25.56, 95% CI: 15.97–35.15), and cohesion (coefficient: 19.30, 95% CI: 9.90–28.70) had increased odds of reporting poor QoL when compared with lower social capital group. We also observed that the association between social capital and QoL varied across cities. Conclusions Our findings show that social capital is associated with QoL in adult stroke patients, suggesting that social capital may be significant for enhancing QoL among adults with stroke.

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Quality of life of rural poor elderly in Anhui, China

Cited by 10 publications

References 17 publications

Evaluation of quality of life in the elderly who have fallen

Evaluation of quality of life in the elderly who have fallen

Yaşlılarda Yaşam Kalitesini Etkileyen Faktörler: Bir Taşra Örneği

Relationship between social capital and quality of life among adult stroke patients: a cross-sectional study in Anhui Province, China

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