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Health-related quality of life among old residents of nursing homes in Norway |
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| Authors: | Jorunn Drageset RN PhD Gerd Karin Natvig RN PhD Geir Egil Eide MSc PhD Margareth Bondevik RN PhD Monica W Nortvedt RN PhD Harald A Nygaard MD PhD |
| Affiliation: | Associate professor, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bergen University College, Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Associate professor, Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Associate professor, Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen and Biostatistician, Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Professor, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway; Professor emeritus, NKS Olaviken Hospital for Old Age Psychiatry, Erdal, Norway |
| Abstract: | This study examined the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of nursing home residents (≥ 65 years) using the Short-Form-36 Health Survey subscales and how these subscale scores are related to residents' sociodemographic and medical conditions. Residents 95–102 years old reported higher HRQOL than younger respondents. Those with more education reported higher HRQOL. Residents who reported hobbies or special interests had a higher HRQOL score on vitality and mental health variables. Finally, respondents with no comorbid illness scored highest on all HRQOL dimensions, and this was statistically significant for physical functioning and bodily pain. In conclusion, respondents generally reported highly limited physical functioning and slightly limited social functioning. To improve the situation of residents, more attention should be paid to the environment of nursing homes and residents' hobbies and special interests. |
| Keywords: | Functional Comorbidity Index health-related quality of life medical conditions nursing home old SF-36 |