Prediction Model of Quality of Life in Elderly Based on ICF Model

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify from the International Classification of Functioning model, factors influencing quality of life in elderly persons and to describe the concrete pathway of influence and the power of each variable. Methods: The sample included 334 elders who lived in 5 districts of D Metropolitan City. A structured questionnaire was used and the collected data were analyzed for fitness, using the AMOS 18.0 program. Results: This model was concise and extensive in predicting the quality of life of elders. The research verified the factors influencing quality of life for elders as direct factors such as activity of daily living (ADL) (β = .13, t= 2.47), leisure activity (β = .55, t= 5.04), social disengagement (β = -.25, t= -2.25), and depression (β = -.62, t= -10.86). Indirect factors including economic status (γ = .17, p= .009), type of residence (γ = .19, p= .004), ADL (γ = .12, p= .027) were important factors in predicting quality of life for elders. These variables explained 75.6% of variance in the prediction model. Conclusion: The findings indicate a need for the nursing scientific community to develop intervention programs considering these variables to improve the quality of life for elders.

Effects of occupational balance on subjective health, quality of life, and health-related variables in community-dwelling older adults: A structural equation modeling approach

“…Participation mediated by occupational balance [23] had an effect on both subjective health and quality of life [29,30]. Subjective health affected the quality of life [31].…”

Factors Associated with Successful Aging among Community-Dwelling Older Adults Based on Ecological System Model

“…Integrated approaches and multidimensional measurements should be sought to enhance successful aging because the factors influencing successful aging are diverse and complex. In particular, experience with successful aging must be taken into consideration as it is affected by the environment in which older adults live [23].…”

Gender Difference in Influencing Factors on Health related Quality of Life among the Elderly in Community

“…, 결혼상태 [6], 소득 수준 [15,26], 거주지역 [27], 직업 유무 [15], 만성질환 [15], 주관적 건강 [6], 일상생활수행능 력 [6,28], 스트레스 [26], 우울 [27,28], 건강행위 [15,26] 등이 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 즉 건강관련 삶의 질은 연 령이 증가할수록 감소하였으며 [15], 특히 일상생활에서 의 활동제한과 부정적인 주관적 건강, 우울이 노인의 건 강관련 삶의 질을 떨어뜨리는 것으로 보고되었다 [27,28].…”

“…즉 건강관련 삶의 질은 연 령이 증가할수록 감소하였으며 [15], 특히 일상생활에서 의 활동제한과 부정적인 주관적 건강, 우울이 노인의 건 강관련 삶의 질을 떨어뜨리는 것으로 보고되었다 [27,28].…”