Factors Influencing Quality of Life in People with Mental Disabilities using Mental Health Centers / 정신간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
;
: 157-166, 2011.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-11064
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The study was done to identify factors influencing the quality of life of people with mental disabilities who use mental health centers.METHODS:
Data were collected by questionnaires from 288 people with mental disabilities in Busan and Kyungnam Provience. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple linear regression with the SPSS/WIN 14.0 program.RESULTS:
The mean score for quality of life was 11.3+/-1.70, and the mean empowerment score was 59.7+/-8.44. The significant factors influencing quality of life were gender, age, residential status, number of support people, side-effects of drugs, service type, and empowerment. These factors explained 43.9% of the variance.CONCLUSION:
The results suggest that in development and practice of program to increase the quality of life of people with mental disabilities a variety of factors should be considered.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Power, Psychological
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Linear Models
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Mental Health
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Surveys and Questionnaires
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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