ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Studies that deepen in the aspects related to quality of life (QoL) of elderly with dementia living in nursing homes in Spain are needed. The aim of this study is to describe the QoL and related aspects in this population. METHODS: Sample of 525 people with dementia older than 60 years in 14 nursing homes. QoL was assessed with EQ-5D (both index and visual analogue Scale, EQ-VAS) and Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease(QoL-AD, resident and caregiver versions). Other scales were also applied: Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR), Barthel Index, Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD), modified version of the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G), Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) and Cognitive Mini-exam (MEC). To determine the relationship between the variables of interest, Pearson's correlation coefficient and the analysis of variance (Student's t test) were used. RESULTS: QoL scales displayed correlations from 0.17 to 0.50 between them. Qol-AD-caregiver scored higher in men with lower disability and depression 28.94 ± 4.91, 29.91 ± 4.74 and 28.44 ± 4.94, respectively;(p < 0.01), and correlated 0.45 with Barthel Index and -0.36 with CSDD. Qol-AD-resident scored higher in absence of depression (29.29 ± 6.03). EQ-5D Index scored higher in men (0.19 ± 0.33) with less disability (0.42 ± 0.32) and its coefficient of correlation with Barthel Index was 0.79. CONCLUSIONS: Functional state and depression are associated with quality of life in older people with dementia living in nursing homes.
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Dementia/psychology , Health Status , Homes for the Aged , Nursing Homes , Quality of Life , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Alzheimer Disease/psychology , Caregivers/psychology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depression/diagnosis , Disability Evaluation , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , SpainABSTRACT
Fundamentos: Es necesario profundizar en los distintos aspectos que componen la calidad de vida (CdV) en las personas con demencia que viven en residencias. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir la CdV e identificar los factores relacionados con ella. Métodos: Muestra compuesta por 525 personas con demencia mayores de 60 años en 14 residencias de España. La CdV se evaluó mediante el EQ-5D (índice y escala visual analógica, EQ-EVA) y Quality of Life in Alzheimers Disease (QoL-AD versiones residente y cuidador). También se utilizaron Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR), el índice de Barthel, la escala Cornell de depresión en demencia (CSDD), una versión adaptada de la Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G), Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) y el Mini Examen Cognoscitivo (MEC). Para determinar la asociación entre variables se utilizó el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson y la prueba t de Student. Resultados: Las escalas presentaron entre ellas correlaciones de 0,17 a 0,50. La puntuación QoL-AD cuidador fue mejor en varones con menos discapacidad y depresión (28,94±4,91, 29,91±4,74 y 28,44±4,94, respectivamente; (p<0,01) y correlacionó con el índice de Barthel 0,45 y con la CSDD -0,36. El QoL-AD residente fue mejor en ausencia de depresión (29,29±6,03). El índice EQ-5D fue mayor en varones (0,19±0,33) con menos discapacidad (0,42±0,32) y su coeficiente de correlación con el índice de Barthel fue de 0,79. Conclusiones: En personas mayores con demencia institucionalizadas en residencias la calidad de vida se relaciona con el estado funcional y la depresión (AU)
Background: Studies that deepen in the aspects related to quality of life (QoL) of elderly with dementia living in nursing homes in Spain are needed. The aim of this study is to describe the QoL and related aspects in this population. Methods: Sample of 525 people with dementia older than 60 years in 14 nursing homes. QoL was assessed with EQ-5D (both index and visual analogue Scale, EQ-VAS) and Quality of Life in Alzheimers Disease (QoL-AD, resident and caregiver versions). Other scales were also applied: Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR), Barthel Index, Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD), modified version of the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G), Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) and Cognitive Mini-exam (MEC). To determine the relationship between the variables of interest, Pearsons correlation coefficient and the analysis of variance (Students t test) were used. Results: QoL scales displayed correlations from 0.17 to 0.50 between them. Qol-AD-caregiver scored higher in men with lower disability and depression 28.94±4.91, 29.91±4.74 and 28.44±4.94, respectively; (p<0.01), and correlated 0.45 with Barthel Index and -0.36 with CSDD. Qol-AD-resident scored higher in absence of depression (29.29±6.03). EQ-5D Index scored higher in men (0.19±0.33) with less disability (0.42±0.32) and its coefficient of correlation with Barthel Index was 0.79. Conclusions: Functional state and depression are associated with quality of life in older people with dementia living in nursing homes (AU)
