Limitations of the SF-36 in a sample of nursing home residents

Andresen, Elena M.; Gravitt, Gwendell W.; Aydelotte, Marie E.; Podgorski, Carol

doi:10.1093/ageing/28.6.562

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“…36 Moreover, the survey presents a low response rate in aged and cognitively impaired individuals. 38 Nonetheless, its usage is currently widespread and it is considered a reliable tool to easily and objectively assess quality of life. 39 This study has some limitations.…”

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Influence of morbid obesity on physical capacity, knee-related symptoms and overall quality of life: A cross-sectional study

Tamura

Cazzo

Chaim

et al. 2017

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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Objective:To evaluate the impact of morbid obesity on physical capacity, joint--related symptoms, and on the overall quality of life. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out at a university hospital, enrolling 39 individuals admitted to a bariatric surgery service. Physical capacity was assessed by Six-Minute Walk Test (SMWT) and the Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Knee-related symptoms were evaluated by Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the Lysholm Score. Quality of life was evaluated by Short Form 36 Health Questionnaire (SF-36). Results: On SMWT, the mean distance walked was 374.1±107.5 m. The mean Borg score was 12.9±2.4. KOOS questionnaire found the following scores: pain (64.3±24), other symptoms (67.2±25.5), function in daily living (60.4±26.8), function in sport and recreation (28.5±32.2), knee-related quality of life (35.9±33.5), mean Lysholm scale score (55.3±25.4). SF-36 provided the following scores: physical

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confidence: 99%

Influence of morbid obesity on physical capacity, knee-related symptoms and overall quality of life: A cross-sectional study

Tamura

Cazzo

Chaim

et al. 2017

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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“…However, as already noted by Andresen et al (1999), an MMSE cut-off of 18 or lower, including only those able to make a self-report, amounts to evaluating just one in four nursing home residents.…”

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Nursing home institutionalization: a source of eustress or distress for the elderly?

Scocco

Rapattoni²,

Fantoni³

2006

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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The 68 original participants expressed feelings of loneliness and marginalization, but these experiences were not noted in their personal records. Most subjects presented psychiatric symptoms and cognitive decline. After 6 months, the clinical condition of the sample, particularly the females, had worsened, with a 33% mortality rate. This suggests that moving to a nursing home did not bring about improvement or stabilization; rather, psychiatric symptoms worsened and quality of life was perceived more poorly.

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“…[21][22] As evidenced from many studies among older adults, the SF-36 has demonstrated high reliability (Chronbach's alpha, 0.72 to 0.94), construct validity and convergent validity. [23][24] Both English and Malay versions are available. However, the elderly in the study area had a lower literacy rate, poor reading capacity and some vision problems limiting them to being able to answer self-reported questions correctly.…”

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A study on health-related quality of life and comorbidity among elderly population in rural Sabah, Malaysia

Zin

Myint

Naing

et al. 2016

SE Asia J. Pub. Health

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Ageing is a global phenomenon. In Malaysia, a projected model estimated that the number of elderly would be 3.4 million in 2020 which is more than 10% of the population. A cross-sectional study targeted the elderly population of three villages in rural Sabah, Malaysia aimed to investigate the health-related quality of life, comorbidity, and the socio-demographic profile amongst the elderly in the community. Participants (60 years and above) were selected for face-to-face interviews using health-related quality of life questionnaires (SF-36). SPSS 21 was used for statistical analyses. Results showed that mean (sd) of age; 67.71 (6.95) years. Five common co-morbidities were hypertension (67%), bone and joint pain (63%), gastric pain (67%), poor vision (58%), and hearing problems (33%). The highest HRQoL score was social functioning (67.96) whereas the lowest HRQoL score is role limitation due to emotional problems (30.54). There is a significant relationship between HRQoL domains and socio-demographic factors (gender, marital status, membership in association), and health condition (co-morbidities and access to healthcare, bone and joint pain or arthritis and treatment, hearing impairment and treatment) which indicated need for health and social support like participating in association and access to health care for rural elderly in future programme. We recommend a further study to compare elderly HRQoL in rural, urban and institutional settings for future health-care planning.

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Limitations of the SF-36 in a sample of nursing home residents

Cited by 69 publications

References 22 publications

Influence of morbid obesity on physical capacity, knee-related symptoms and overall quality of life: A cross-sectional study

Influence of morbid obesity on physical capacity, knee-related symptoms and overall quality of life: A cross-sectional study

Nursing home institutionalization: a source of eustress or distress for the elderly?

A study on health-related quality of life and comorbidity among elderly population in rural Sabah, Malaysia

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