Quality of life of older people in China: A systematic review

作者: Yu Chen , Allan Hicks , Alison E While

DOI: 10.1017/S0959259812000184

关键词: Quality of lifeGerontologyPsychologyMEDLINEPopulation ageingCINAHLOlder peoplePsycINFOChinaRelated factors

摘要: The quality of life (QoL) older people is increasing interest in China, due to its ageing population. A systematic review published QoL studies was undertaken examine different measurements and related factors China. Papers were identified by searching the following electronic databases: Web Science, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, China Academic Journal VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals. Fifteen included review, using eight measurement tools. Health status, psychological well-being, social housing socio-demographic as important QoL. Further are needed valid tools explore more factors, especially culturally specific contributors, people.

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