Keivan Hosseini
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Diabetes Metab
Introduction: Providing care for elderly patients with diabetes would be difficult due to the difficulties of this disease, such as underlying medical conditions or general disability. Suitable care for elderly diabetic patients could significantly affect their physical and mental health. Psychological and social support for these patients could help them manage and control stressful situations and affairs of daily life. This study aimed to determine the relationship between social support and quality of life in elderly patients with diabetes. Methodology: This descriptive co-relational study was conducted on all the elderly residents of the nursing homes in Borazjan and Booshehr cities (73 female patients), Iran. All the subjects met the inclusion criteria and were selected by census sampling. Data collection was performed using demographic questionnaires, SF-36 questionnaire and Diabetes Social Support Questionnaire Family-Version (DSSQFamily). Data analysis was performed using SPSS V.13. Results: Linear regression between social support and quality of life in general health was ((P=0.008) and in Mental (P<0.001) showed a significant association. However, no significant correlation was observed between social support and physical or social health of the patients (P=0.49). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, quality of life was significantly lower among the elderly residents of nursing homes compared to other individuals. Therefore, it is recommended that nursing homes attempt to enhance this parameter among the elderly by upgrading their facilities, establishing a friendly environment and encouraging family members to pay regular visits to the residents.
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