The Relationship among Depression, Self-esteem and ADL in the Case of the Hospitalized Elderly Patients with Chronic Disease.
- Author:
Yeonog YEO
1
;
Eun Kwang YOO
Author Information
1. Graduate School, Hanyang University and Nurse, Seoul Medical Center, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Depression;
Self-esteem;
ADL;
Elderly patients
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living;
Aged;
Chronic Disease;
Depression;
Dietary Sucrose;
Hospitalization;
Hospitals, General;
Humans;
Quality of Life;
Self Concept;
Statistics as Topic;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2010;22(6):676-686
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study has aimed to examine the relationship among self-esteem, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and depression reported by hospitalized elderly patients with chronic diseases. METHODS: A descriptive correlation study by means of a self-report questionnaire or face-to-face interview was used to collect data from 119 elderly patients who were hospitalized in a General Hospital from January 5 to February 25, 2010. Their levels of depression was measured using Short-Form Geriatric Depression Scale, self esteem using Jeon's, and activities of daily living using K-ADL. RESULTS: 80.7% of the subjects experienced depression. Depression correlates with self-esteem (r=-.67) and ADL (r=.45). The influencing factors on depression were self-esteem, ADL, subjective health status, and family support satisfaction (R2=.57), while self esteem in itself explained 45% of variance in depression. CONCLUSION: These findings indicate the importance of early detection of depression, which starts from the admission of patients and the continuing evaluation/management in daily life after discharge to ensure their well-being and quality of life. The development of program empowering self esteem, ADL and subjective health status with adequate family support during hospitalization and in daily life is indispensible.
