노인의 주관적 기억력감퇴, 우울, 일상생활수행능력이 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

Effects of Subjective Memory Complaints, Depression and Activities of Daily Living on the Health-related Quality of Life in the Elder

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of subjective memory complaints, depression, and activities of daily living on the health-related quality of life in the elder. Methods: A convenience sample of 183 registered elderly was obtained from a city. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires during march 2019. Data were analyzed through the SPSS/WIN 21.0 program using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple regression. Results: The factors of depression(=−.35, p ＜.001), and activities of daily living(=.28, p ＜.001) had the influence of health-related quality of life in the older. The total explanatory power was 48%. Conclusion: It was found that depression and activities of daily living were influencing factors in the health-related quality of life in the elder. Therefore, to improve their health-related quality of life, it is necessary to develop strategies to manage the depression and to strengthen and develop activities of daily living.