The effect of the Elderly Development Program on the quality of life of elderly individuals
- Author:
Joeric Emil P. Crescini
;
Jessica Mara G. Cruz
;
John Paul M. Cruz
;
Kathleen Rose P. Cruz
;
Isabel G. Cupino
;
Darwyn Paul Y. Daguman
;
Lea Monica A. Dalde
;
Allan Vincent F. Datingaling
;
Manuel John A. Dayao
;
Kelsey C. Dayrit
;
Victor L. de Castro III
;
Remigio Jay-Ar Z. Butacan IV
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Elderly Development Program
- MeSH:
Aged;
Quality of Life
- From:
Health Sciences Journal
2017;6(2):50-54
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction :The increasing aging population of the Philippines impacts on the socioeconomic
development of the country, prompting a deeper look into their quality of life. This study sought to
determine the effect of the Elderly Development Program on the quality of life of the elderly population
of Los Baños.
Methods :A 4-month prospective cohort study of the elderly population in Los Baños, Laguna compared
the quality of life scores of a group enrolled in the Elderly Development Program and an unexposed
control, using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Abbreviated Version for Filipino Older
Persons questionnaire.
Results :Quality of life scores where higher for the EDP group during the four months of observation.
In Month 2, significant differences were found in all domains except for the psychological domain.
Only the physical health domain score was significant in the EDP group for Month 3 (p = 0.003) and
Month 4 (p = 0.029). Both the EDP and control groups had higher overall and domain scores in Month
4 compared with baseline.
Conclusion :The Elderly Development Program may improve the overall quality of life of elderly
persons, specifically in the physical health domain. These improvements are likely due to the focus
of the program on the physical aspect of the elderly.
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