What is it about?
An investigation into the differences in oldest old functionings and quality of life (QoL), given different levels of dependency, using both a utility-based (EQ-5D+C) and capability-based (Currently Achieved Functioning) questionnaire.
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Why is it important?
It is important to understand how elderly health profiles, based on the level of dependency, disease prevalence, and resource availability, affect the elderly QoL and functionings, since it will have an effect on health care and treatment choices.
Perspectives
It is clear that when comparing elderly based on three dependency levels, the oldest old dependent elderly are a group at risk of experiencing considerable problems in health and well-being outcomes. However, the results do indicate that addressing deficits in health-related issues such as mobility and pain experience remain universal issues that the oldest old face. Achieved health or non-health factors, acting as resources, empower each individual with various pathways to achieve personal QoL and well-being goals.
Riaan Botes
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
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This page is a summary of: Functioning and quality of life in Dutch oldest old with diverse levels of dependency, Patient Preference and Adherence, October 2018, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s175388.
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