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ArticleBMC geriatrics2024

Association of smart elderly care and quality of life among older adults: the mediating role of social support.

Xi Chen, Miaoling Wu, Dongbo Wang, Jian Zhang, Bo Qu, Yaxin Zhu

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Xi Chen *College of Health Management, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, P.R. China.
Miaoling Wu *College of Health Management, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, P.R. China.
Dongbo Wang *Beijing Tongren Hospital Capital Medical University, No. 1 Dongjiaominxiang Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
Jian ZhangCollege of Health Management, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, P.R. China.
Bo Qu *Institute for International Health Professions Education and Research, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, P.R. China. qubo6666@163.com.
Yaxin Zhu *Institute for International Health Professions Education and Research, China Medical University, No. 77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, P.R. China. yxzhu@cmu.edu.cn.

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the grant from the Key Projects of Liaoning Social Science Planning Fund L19ASH003
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn the current context of ageing, the field of smart elderly care has gradually developed, contributing to the promotion of health among older adults. While the positive impact on health has been established, there is a scarcity of research examining its impact on the quality of life (QoL). This study aims to investigate the mediating role of social support in the relationship between smart elderly care and QoL among older adults.

methodsA total of 1313 older adults from Zhejiang Province, China, participated in the study. Questionnaires were used to collect data on participants' basic demographic information, smart elderly care, social support, and QoL. The descriptive analyses of the demographic characteristics and correlation analyses of the three variables were calculated. Indirect effects were tested using bootstrapped confidence intervals (CI).

resultsThe analysis revealed a positive association between smart elderly care and social support (β = 0.42, p < 0.01), as well as a positive correlation between social support and QoL (β = 0.65, p < 0.01). Notably, social support emerged as an important independent mediator (effect size = 0.28, 95% bootstrap CI 0.24 to 0.32) in the relationship between smart elderly care and QoL.

conclusionsThe results of this study underscore the importance of promoting the utilization of smart elderly care and improving multi-faceted social support for older adults, as these factors positively contribute to the overall QoL.

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Quality of LifeSocial SupportAgedAged, 80 and overChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Services for the AgedHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesCommunity careHealthy ageingInstitutional careQuality of lifeSmart elderly care

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