Abstract
The purpose of this study was to propose and evaluate a path model of the effect of falls on the health-related quality of life among the community elderly. In the model, health-related quality of life was measured by physical function, depression, and self-rated health. The cross-sectional data came from 1992 Long-Term Care Survey involving 454 respondents aged 65 and over living in 4 communities around Taipei Area. The result showed (1) 13.7% of the respondents had at least one fall in the year prior to the survey; (2) After controlling demographic characteristics and self-reported chronic conditions, fall has exerted a significantly direct effect on physical function; (3) Indirect effects of fall on depression and self- rated health were found through the direct effect of fall on physical function. It showed that fall had the direct and indirect effects on physical function, depression, and self-related health. The policy on prevention of fall for the elderly should be strengthened.
Translated title of the contribution | The Impact of Fall on Health-Related Quality of Life among the Elderly in Community |
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Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
Pages (from-to) | 525-532 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | 台灣公共衛生雜誌 |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |