Factors Affecting Physical Symptoms of Elders / 성인간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
;
: 211-220, 2010.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was done to identify the relationship of trait anger, health state, physical symptoms. and general characteristics to physical symptoms and to identify factors affecting physical symptoms of elderly in urban areas.METHODS:
The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design using a convenience sampling. Elders (n=276), who agreed to participate in this study completed a self-reporting questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression.RESULTS:
Study participants reported low trait anger (M=18.61), physical symptoms (M=7.15), and moderate health state (M=3.30). The 45.4% of variance in physical symptoms was significantly explained by emotional function health state (beta=-.284, p=.013), which is one of the sub-domain of the elderly health state, and trait anger (beta=3.841, p<.001).CONCLUSION:
Findings of this study provide that the most important factors in explaining physical symptoms for the elders in Korea were emotional function health state and trait anger. Based on the findings of this study, further nursing practice and nursing research for the elders with physical symptoms should be focused on emotional support.
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Assunto principal:
Projetos de Pesquisa
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Pesquisa em Enfermagem
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Ira
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2010
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