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KMID : 0895020080110010013
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Chungnam Journal of Nursing Academy
2008 Volume.11 No. 1 p.13 ~ p.21
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Disability, Depression and Social Support in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
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Lee Sun-Hyun
Oh Kyong-Ok
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the level of disability, depression and social support and their relationships in older adults with osteoarthritis.
Methods: Data were collected by questionnaires using face-to-face interviews from 95 outpatients selected at a private hospital. The data was analyzed using SPSS-Win 12,0.
Results: The mean scores of disability, social support, and depression were 54.88, 81.32, and 18.45 respectively. Depression was positively related to disability, while negatively correlated with social support.
Conclusion: Nurse who work with older adults are in a unique position to help providing them the support needed to manage their disease.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoarthritis, Social Support, Depression, Disability
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