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ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2022

Factors associated with health-related quality of life among home-dwelling older adults aged 75 or older in Switzerland: a cross-sectional study.

Flaka Siqeca, Olivia Yip, Maria José Mendieta, Matthias Schwenkglenks, Andreas Zeller, Sabina De Geest, Franziska Zúñiga, Samuel Stenz, Matthias Briel, Carlos Quinto and 4 more

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Flaka SiqecaDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Olivia YipDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Maria José MendietaDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Matthias SchwenkglenksDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Pharmaceutical Medicine (ECPM), University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Andreas ZellerDepartment of Clinical Research, Center for Primary Health Care, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Sabina De GeestDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland. Sabina.degeest@unibas.ch.
Franziska ZúñigaDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Samuel StenzDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Matthias BrielDepartment of Clinical Research, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospital Basel and University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Carlos QuintoAerztegesellschaft Baselland, 4132, Muttenz, Switzerland.
Eva BlozikHelsana-Gruppe, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland.
Mieke DeschodtDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Gerontology and Geriatrics, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
Katrina ObasDepartment of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.
Suzanne DhainiDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, 4051, Basel, Switzerland.

Funding

SSPH+ Global PhD Fellowship Program in Public Health Sciences [GlobalP3HS] of the Swiss School of Public Health 801076TRANS-SENIOR Project 812656
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Abstract

backgroundHRQoL is an indicator of individuals' perception of their overall health, including social and environmental aspects. As a multidimensional concept, HRQoL can be influenced by a multitude of factors. Studies of HRQoL and factors associated with it among home-dwelling older adults have often been limited to inpatient settings or to a sub-population with a chronic disease. Studying HRQoL and its correlating factors among this population, by providing an ecological lens on factors beyond the individual level, can provide a better understanding of the construct and the role of the environment on how they perceive their HRQoL. Thus, we aimed to assess the HRQoL and investigate the correlates of HRQOL among home-dwelling older adults, guided by the levels of the ecological model.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional population survey conducted in 2019 in Canton Basel-Landschaft, in northwestern Switzerland, and includes a sample of 8786 home-dwelling older adults aged 75 and above. We assessed HRQoL by using the EQ-index and the EQ-VAS. The influence of independent variables at the macro, meso and micro level on HRQoL was tested using Tobit multiple linear regression modelling.

resultsWe found that having a better socio-economic status as denoted by higher income, having supplementary insurance and a higher level of education were all associated with a better HRQoL among home-dwelling older adults. Furthermore, being engaged in social activities was also related to an improved HRQoL. On the other hand, older age, female gender, presence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy as well as social isolation and loneliness were found to all have a negative impact on HRQoL.

conclusionsUnderstanding factors related to HRQoL by using an ecological lens can help identify factors beyond the individual level that impact the HRQoL of home-dwelling older adults. Our study emphasises the importance of social determinants of health and potential disparities that exists, encouraging policymakers to focus on policies to reduce socio-economic disparities using a life-course approach, which consequently could also impact HRQoL in later stages of life.

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Quality of LifeAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLinear ModelsSurveys and QuestionnairesSwitzerlandDemographic surveyEcological modelEQ-5DHealth related quality of lifeHealthy agingHome-dwelling older adultsQuality of life

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