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ArticleBMC geriatrics2023

Longitudinal mediation effects of activity meaning on the association between activity performance and quality of life among older adults with disabilities.

Shiau-Fang Chao, Chin-Yi Su, Ming-Fang Chang

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Shiau-Fang ChaoDepartment of Social Work, National Taiwan University, No 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Daan District, Taipei, 106319, Taiwan. sfchao@ntu.edu.tw.
Chin-Yi SuDepartment of Social Work, National Taiwan University, No 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Daan District, Taipei, 106319, Taiwan.
Ming-Fang ChangDepartment of Social Work, National Taiwan University, No 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Daan District, Taipei, 106319, Taiwan.

Funding

Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan MOST 107-2410-H-002-090-SS2
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical limitations may hinder older adults with physical disabilities' capability to perform various activities, which can affect their quality of life (QOL). Accomplishing meaningful activities may mitigate the impact of limited activity performance on their QOL. This longitudinal study aims to investigate how activity meaning mediates the relationship between activity performance and QOL among older adults with disabilities.

methodsData for this longitudinal study was collected from 813 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and above who had physical disabilities, over a two year interval. Path analysis was used to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal mediation effects from activity performance, through activity meaning, to QOL.

resultsAt the same wave, high IADL performance or social activity performance, and high QOL was indirectly associated through high IADL meaning or social meaning. As for longitudinal association, high T1 IADL performance was associated with better T2 QOL through high T1 and T2 IADL meaning. Similarly, high T1 social activity performance also contributed to T2 QOL through high T1 and T2 social activity meaning. Additionally, social activity performance exhibited higher influence on QOL than that of IADL.

conclusionsBoth IADL and social activities have distinct impacts on the QOL of older adults with disabilities. To improve the current and future QOL of older adults with disabilities, professionals must prioritize their involvement in the most meaningful activities while being sensitive to and supportive of their preferences and valued lifestyles.

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Persons with DisabilitiesQuality of LifeActivities of Daily LivingAgedCross-Sectional StudiesHumansIndependent LivingLongitudinal StudiesActivity performanceDisabilityLongitudinalMeaningQuality of life

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PMCPMC10640729

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