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Relationship between Quality of Life and Social Support of the Elderly in Weifang / 中国医学伦理学
Chinese Medical Ethics ; (6): 432-434,439, 2017.
Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-609564
ABSTRACT

Objective:

This article is to study the quality of life and the situation of social support for the elderly in Weifang while analyzing the correlation between them.

Methods:

This study was undertaken among elderly aged over 60 followning the European five D health scale and Social Support Rating Scale.The results were analyzed statistically.

Results:

On the living quality of elderly in Weifang,the EQ-SD index was (0.78 ±0.12) and the EQ -VAS index was (76.42 ± 14.67).The result from each scale shows a tremendous health issue among the elderly in Weifang.On the other hand,the situation of social support for the elderly in Weifang appeared optimistic.Still,this situation can be improved in practical supports.Also,there was significant negative correlation between EQ-5D and SSRS (r =0.260,P < 0.05).Results of multiple linear regression show that the subjective support and objective support may enter the regression equation.

Conclusion:

To conclude,the city of Weifang awaits improvements in aged care and social support for the elderly.Only by this chance the quahty of life of the elderly may be improved.

Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Chinês Revista: Chinese Medical Ethics Ano de publicação: 2017 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Chinês Revista: Chinese Medical Ethics Ano de publicação: 2017 Tipo de documento: Artigo