Impact of Illness Intrusiveness and Control on Quality of Life in Older Adults with Arthritis
Author Information
Author(s): Joshi Sama, Reid M Carrington, Mindlis Irina
Primary Institution: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Perceived control mediates the relationship between illness intrusiveness and quality of life among older adults with arthritis and multimorbidity.
Conclusion
Perceived control significantly mediates the relationship between illness intrusiveness and quality of life in older adults with arthritis and multimorbidity.
Supporting Evidence
- Arthritis is linked to lower quality of life in older adults.
- Illness intrusiveness negatively impacts quality of life.
- Perceived control can be a target for interventions to improve quality of life.
Takeaway
Older adults with arthritis often feel that their illness interferes with their lives, but feeling in control can help improve their quality of life.
Methodology
Secondary analysis on a cross-sectional sample using PROCESS macro for SPSS.
Participant Demographics
Average age 72 years, largely women (66.1%), with an average of 2.8 chronic illnesses.
Statistical Information
P-Value
-0.16
Confidence Interval
(-0.13, -0.06)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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