An investigation of the happiness and influencing factors of the elderly in nursing homes

VernacularTitle:养老院老人幸福度及影响因素的调查研究
Author: Li LIU ; Sijin YAN ; Lin SHI ; Jiasi BI ; Danying WANG ; Jiao SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Happiness; Nursing home; Elderly
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(13):10-13
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To understand the present situation of happiness of the elderly living in nursing homes and discuss the related factors.Methods Using the method of questionnaire,the happiness of the elderly over sixty years old and its influencing factors in eleven nursing homes in Changchun were discussed.Results Among many influencing factors,health status,the reasons for living,marital status and self-care status affected the happiness of the elderly in nursing homes.Above all,the health status had the most significant effect on happiness.Conclusions Improvement of the health level of the elderly in nursing homes can improve the happiness of them.