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Factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL): differential patterns depending on age

Authors: Igone Etxeberria, Elena Urdaneta, Nerea Galdona

Published in: Quality of Life Research | Issue 8/2019

Abstract

Purpose

The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze age differences in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between the young old (aged 65–84) and the oldest old (aged 85 and over), and (2) to investigate three types of predictors: (a) physical health [Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, comorbidity, use of medication], (b) global cognitive ability and (c) psychosocial factors, specifically personality traits, social support and emotional functioning (positive and negative affect and life satisfaction), which may influence the HRQoL of both the young old and the oldest old.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 257 healthy community-dwelling elderly people. HRQoL was assessed using the SF-36 Health Survey. Functional and health status, global cognitive ability and psychosocial variables were also assessed.

Results

Age differences were found in HRQoL, with the oldest old scoring lower for this variable. Multiple stepwise hierarchical linear regression analyses revealed that, in relation to the physical health component, use of medication, BADL and positive affect had the greatest influence among the young old (65–84), whereas among the oldest old, neuroticism and the BADL were the most influential factors. As regards the mental health component, neuroticism, use of medication and positive affect were the main predictor variables among the young old, while neuroticism and negative affect had the greatest influence among the oldest old group.

Conclusion

The oldest old had a poorer HRQoL in both dimensions measured (physical and mental). There appear to be differences between the determinants of HRQoL for young old and oldest old adults, suggesting that these associations change with age.

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Title: Factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL): differential patterns depending on age
Authors: Igone Etxeberria
Elena Urdaneta
Nerea Galdona
Publication date: 01-08-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Quality of Life Research / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-019-02182-0

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL): differential patterns depending on age

Abstract

Purpose

Method

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Method

Results

Conclusion

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