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Factors affecting Health Status of Elderly patient in Geriatric Hospitals

  • Crisisonomy
  • Abbr : KRCEM
  • 2014, 10(11), pp.307-322
  • Publisher : Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis
  • Research Area : Social Science > Public Policy > Public Policy in general

Kim Eun Ha 1

1부산가톨릭대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study examined factors affecting health status of elderly patient in geriatric hospital. The subjects were 340 elderly patients who were hospitalized 10 geriatric hospitals in B-city. Data was collected from May 8 to May 28, 2014 using self-report questionnaire which included Pittsburgh sleep quality Index and Korean Health Status Measure for the Elderly. The mean score of health status in elderly patient was 71.57±16.01(42-117). Variables related to health status of elderly patients were compared health status, sleep quality, and favorite of calligraphy. According to multiple regression analysis, three explanatory power of variables, which is related to health status of elderly was 38.9%. In conclusion, factors affecting health state of elderly patient were sleep problem. Therefore, health promotion programs for elevate a sleep quality need to be established so that the elders may improve their health status by attending these programs.

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