Cognitive Function and Quality of Life of Elderly in Beadhouse
- VernacularTitle:老年人生活质量影响因素分析
- Author:
Jing DAI
;
Xiehe LIU
;
Yuge MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
psychogeriatrics quality of life cross-sectional investigation elderly cognitive impairment
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1991;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To investigate relationship between cognitive function and quality of life of elderly living in beadhouses Method: 251 persons aged 55 or above living in three beadhouse for at least 1 year were assessed with GQOLI-74 (generic quality of life inventory-74), SAS (self-rating anxiety scale), CESD (center for epidemiologic studies depression scale), MMSE (mini mental state examination) and ADL (activity of daily living) Result: The elderly with low MMSE scores had lower scores in GQOLI-74 than that normal in MMSE assessment The quality of life correlated with depression and cognitive function Those in marriage had better life quality than those widowed Conclusion: Cognitive function is an important factor on quality of life of elderly living in beadhouses
