The Association between the Self-Management of Mild Symptoms and Quality of Life of Elderly Populations in Rural Communities
A Cross-Sectional Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15469583 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ryuichi Ohta (0000-0003-2593-091X, University of Tsukuba, corresponding author), Mikiya Sato (0000-0002-1712-6684, University of Tsukuba), Jun Kitayuguchi (Physical Education and Medicine Research Center Unnan, Unnan 699-1105, Japan), Tetsuhiro Maeno (0000-0002-1574-776X, University of Tsukuba), Chiaki Sano (0000-0002-9796-5161, Shimane University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 16 |
| Pages | 8857-8857 |
| Publication date | 2021-08-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18168857 |
| PMID | 34444606 |
| OpenAlex | W3193378584 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 49 |
Maintaining people's health based on their help-seeking behavior (HSB) regarding mild symptoms is essential. An effective HSB, especially self-management, can facilitate the attainment of appropriate healthcare resources and affect health outcomes such as quality of life (QOL). However, clear evidence regarding the relationship between self-management, mild symptoms, and QOL is unavailable. Therefore, this cross-sectional study investigated this association in a rural elderly population. The participants, aged over 65 years, were living in rural communities. The primary outcome of QOL was examined using the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L). After adjusting for propensity score matching, 298 participants in the self-management usage group were matched with 298 in the group not using self-management. The most frequent HSB trend was consulting with primary care physicians, followed by self-care, consulting with families, utilizing home medicines, and buying medicines. The EQ-5D-5L scores were statistically higher in the self-management usage group than in the other group. The HSBs with a trend of using self-management were related to a high QOL. Self-management of symptoms along with other HSBs can improve elderly HSBs in rural contexts. Educational interventions and system development for HSBs in rural contexts could be effective in enhancing the QOL of rural elderly populations
Cross-sectional study · Propensity score matching · Psychological intervention · Quality of life (healthcare · Self-management · Chronic Disease Management Strategies · Diabetes Management and Education · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Nursing · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,2 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2022 (2) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |