Effects of Frailty on Health-related Quality of Life of Rural Community-dwelling Elderly: Mediating and Moderating Effects of Fall-Related Efficacy and Social Support
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 380-387, 2016.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-213702
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating and moderating effects of fall-related efficacy and social support on the relationship between frailty and health-related quality of life among rural community-dwelling elderly.METHODS:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenient sampling method, and data of 438 elderly residents living in a rural community was used. The structured questionnaire included items from the Euro Quality of life-5 Dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/ depression), fall-related efficacy and social support.RESULTS:
Analysis of the mediating effect of fall-related efficacy and social support showed that there was significant mediating influence of fall-related efficacy on the relationship between frailty and health-related quality of life. There were no moderating effects of fall-related efficacy and social support.CONCLUSION:
The findings suggest that fall-related efficacy may play a role in reducing the effect of frailty on health-related quality of life and underscore the need to consider ways of enhancing fall-related efficacy in interventions for rural community-dwelling frail elderly.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Rural Population
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Self Care
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Frail Elderly
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Negotiating
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Self Efficacy
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Methods
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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