在宅高齢障害者の活動能力・介護力とQOLとの関係

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The purpose of this study was to identify factors that affect the quality of life (QOL) of the home-bound disabled elderly. Data were collected from 56 chronically disabled elderly persons (mean age of 76. 7 years) who needed a long-term home health care. They were assessed on health status, QOL, activity level, and functional capacity, as well as family functioning. QOL was evaluated by using the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (PGC Morale Scale). The capacity of the home-bound disabled elderly regarding activities of daily living (ADL) was recorded according to the Barthel index modified by Granger. The capacity of family care was also recorded according to the Family Functioning Scale by Hamamura. The result showed that the factors affecting the QOL of the home-bound disabled elderly were the motivation, functional capacity, and family functioning (P<0.05). These results suggest that rehabilitation should be continued after discharging from hospitals to maintain their function and that we should consider factors such as living environments and social conditions of family care.
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