What is it about?
The main aim of our research was to evaluate general health, functioning and performance parameters as well as care problems of Geriatric Clinic inpatients in relation to deficits in fulfilling needs. The assessment of health-related quality of life was also performed. Good daily functioning of elderly patients significantly depended on their intellectual and mental efficiency. Elderly patients require a comprehensive, holistic approach to a variety of problems that occur with aging.
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Why is it important?
Quality of life represents multidimensional concept which is based on subjective assessment of health by patients. Economic status, nutritional status, functional and cognitive performance also determine the quality of life. Distinguishing the subjective aspects of physical and mental health, and not just focusing on the biochemical and physiological parameters, has led to the development of this study. It is very important to assess the ability to function normally in society and in the family, to be free of various physical and mental ailments, as well as the economic and other problems associated with aging and the many diseases that usually need treatment.
Perspectives
Our findings this study indicates that health and care problems decrease quality of life in older people Furthermore, we confirm that elderly patients require a comprehensive, holistic approach to a variety of problems that occur with aging. The optimal care has to be carried out individually for each patient with the determination of the personalized plan. The essential role in this task can play a nurse prepared to care for geriatric patient. We encourage other researcher to conduct similar studies.
Dr Marta Muszalik
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland
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This page is a summary of: Functional assessment of geriatric patients in regard to health-related quality of life (HRQoL), Clinical Interventions in Aging, December 2014, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/cia.s72825.
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