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KMID : 0895920170190020113
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
2017 Volume.19 No. 2 p.113 ~ p.124
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Factors Influencing Quality of Life of Elderly Residents in Long-term Care Facilities
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Shin So-Hong
Park Jeong-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the personal, facility, and family related factors influencing the quality of life of elderly residents in long-term care facilities.
Methods: Data were collected using a convenience sample of 248 residents at levels I to III in 10 facilities located in Daegu and the Gyeongsangbuk-do area. Stepwise regression was conducted using SPSS/WIN 22.0.
Results: Factors influencing quality of life included adjustment to living in the facility (β=.26, p<.001), self-esteem (β=.24, p<.001), subjective state of health (β=.20, p=.001), subjection to verbal abuse by facility staff (β=-0.13, p=.005), interpersonal relationships within the facility (β=.13, p=.026), and the level of care (β=.10, p=.040). These factors had an explanatory power of 45.3%.
Conclusion: Findings show that factors related to the facility had greater explanatory power than personal factors of elderly residents in long-term care facilities, suggesting the necessity of suitable care for individual residents and intensive care to ease the transition of residents to living in the facility. Furthermore, a holistic nursing approach should be taken to help residents form positive relationships within the facility.
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KEYWORD
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Quality of life, Nursing homes, Aged, Self concept
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