The role of social relationships among elderly community ‐dwelling and nursing‐home residents: findings from a quality of life study

ConclusionDepressive symptoms correlated with low scores in all WHOQOL‐BREF domains. The variables that correlated with living conditions in a nursing home were older age, male gender, lower physical domain scores, and higher social relationship scores. Opportunities for socialization in nursing homes may thus improve perception of quality of life in this domain.
Source: Psychogeriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research