Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Understanding longitudinal relationships among multiple chronic conditions, limitations in activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life is important for identifying potential opportunities for health promotion and disease prevention among older adults. METHODS: This study assessed longitudinal associations between multiple chronic conditions and limitations in activities of daily living on health-related quality of life among older adults (≥65 years) from 2004 through 2006, using data from the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (N = 27,334). RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Both baseline and new multiple chronic conditions led to worse health in terms of activities of daily living and health-related quality of life and should be considered important outcomes to intervene on for improved long-term health. In addition, public health practitioners should consider addressing classes of multiple chronic conditions by using interventions designed to reduce the emergence of multiple chronic conditions, such as physical activity, reductions in smoking rates, and improved and coordinated access to health care services.
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Authors | John P Barile, William W Thompson, Matthew M Zack, Gloria L Krahn, Willi Horner-Johnson, Sonya E Bowen |
Journal | Preventing chronic disease
(Prev Chronic Dis)
Vol. 10
Pg. E162
(Sep 26 2013)
ISSN: 1545-1151 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 24070034
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S., Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Topics |
- Activities of Daily Living
- Aged
- Chronic Disease
- Female
- Health Status
- Humans
- Logistic Models
- Male
- New York City
- Poverty
- Quality of Life
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