Mental Health and Related Factors of Elderly Patients with Chronic Diseases
- VernacularTitle:老年慢性病患者心理健康状况及其影响因素
- Author:
Xiumei XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Chronic disease;
Mental health
- From:Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To explore the mental health status and related factors of elderly patients. Methods:150 patients aged 60 years above with chronic diseases were measured by SCL-90. Results: 77.33% of the patients reported significant mental symptoms Multiple linear regression showed that financial condition, physical diseases and housing conditions were major factors that affected the patients' mental health. Conclusion: To improve elderly patients' financial condition, housing conditions and physical health may be important for improving their mental health status.
