THE INFLUENCE OF BASIC CONDITIONING FACTORS ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDONESIAN OLDER ADULTS
Nurhasanah, Juanita, Dara Febriana, Jufrizal

Department of Gerontology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Syiah Kuala University

Abstract

Background: The elderly experience all the deterioration of body functions which can cause obstacles in carrying out daily activities, this can affect the quality of life of the elderly. The quality of life of the elderly reflects the health and well-being status

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the the influence of basic conditioning factors on quality of life of Indonesian older adults

Methods: Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Simple logistic regressions were also used to estimate the odds ratio of good health-related quality of life. Two research instrument, a demographic data form and the SF-36 Indonesian version for data collection.

Result: The findings demonstrated that the total quality of life score was at fair level. In logistic regression analysis age and comorbidity were statistically significant predictors of quality of life among older adults.

Conclusion: The quality of life in Indonesian older adults was at fair level, but as they aged, the disease can affect their quality of life. Nursing interventions targeting on maintaining quality of life that can be done by reducing the complications of the disease experienced by the elderly so as to improve the quality of life

Keywords: Quality of life, Elderly, SF-36

Topic: Mental Health, Community, Family Health and Gerontological Nursing