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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-9 | Issue-10
Quality of Life from the Perspectives of Older People Living in Nursing Home in Taif City, KSA
Suheir A.M.Sayed, Mona Mudhayyif Alqurashi
Published: Oct. 14, 2021 | 125 89
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i10.011
Pages: 1541-1546
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Abstract
In medical science, the quality of life has become increasingly relevant as an outcome. In order to enhance the quality of life, it is crucial to recognize what the elderly consider essential in their understanding of the quality of life. Descriptive cross-sectional facility passed study, Total coverage was taken (n=34), during 3 weeks, for female elderly residence in nursing home. Data collected through interview questionnaire ،Data collection by the researcher Study produced both qualitative and quantitative interview data. The 34 survey respondents were interviewed in their own homes with a semi-structured survey Instrument. The main quality of life themes that emerged were: 11.7 % from total defined the constituents of quality of life as a whole was very bad while 8.8 Considers as very good, Almost all respondents stated that their Life overall was bad, because of poor psychological wellbeing and outlook were sometimes associated with adverse life events , health of respondent was bad to very bad (32.3 % ), good health gave them a good quality of live, elderly women was a good social relationships, having enough money to meet basic needs, 23.5% from Respondents said she was bad control over life and freedom ‘she was depends on nurses. Our conclusion and recommendations was elderly women needs psychological and social support to enjoy life and to retain one’s independence and control over life.