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    The impact of mobility on quality of life among older persons

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    Authors
    La Grow, S.
    Yeung, Polly
    Towers, A.
    Alpass, F.
    Stephens, C.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    La Grow, S. and Yeung, P. and Towers, A. and Alpass, F. and Stephens, C. 2013. The impact of mobility on quality of life among older persons. Journal of Aging and Health. 25 (5): pp. 723-736.
    Source Title
    Journal of Aging and Health
    DOI
    10.1177/0898264313490198
    ISSN
    0898-2643
    School
    Department of Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51216
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Objective: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the extent and manner in which mobility is related to quality of life (QOL) in a representative sample of older adults. Method: Two models were assessed using structured equation modeling. The first hypothesized that mobility would have a direct effect on QOL along with other variables, including; number of health conditions and satisfaction with functional capacity, life essentials (e.g., transport, access to health services, and conditions of living space) and personal relationships. The second hypothesized that mobility would have its greatest influence on QOL through satisfaction with functional capacity. Results: While both models found that mobility and all three measures of life satisfaction were significantly associated with QOL, goodness of fit indices were higher for the second model. Discussion: The findings from this study suggest that mobility interventions designed to enhance QOL should address satisfaction with functional capacity as well. © The Author(s) 2013.

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