IMPROVING ELDERLY’S QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH FAMILY ROLE
Abstract: Every human is
getting old and we must attempt to be happy in the old time. The problem is
17.5% of elderly people have poor quality of life and 62.5% are sufficient.
Elderly at this level needs immediate intervention because it will be a burden
for families. communities and governments. This study aims to analyze the
family participation on improving the quality of life. An observational study
with cross sectional approach with population study at Posyandu Lansia Mekar
Sari Surabaya. We used purposive sampling method. We took 54 samples elderly
aged ≥ 60 years out of 96 elderly who enrolled in Posyandu year 2016. Data were
obtained from WHOQoL-BREF and family role questionnaire. We analyzed the data
with Rank Spearman’s Correlation. There was a positive correlation between the
family role and the quality of life (p=0.000.. r=0.568). mainly by
environmental domain (p=0.000. r=0.561). psychological domain (p=0.008.
r=0.358). and social relations domain (p=0.011. r=0.345). but not for physical
domain (p=0.154. r=0.917). The family participation such as adaptation.
partnership. growth. affection. and resolve could be one method to improve the
quality of life of elderly. Every increasing family value would add up to
26.3-43.2% assessment the quality of life.
Keywords: Elderly. Family
role. WHOQoL
Author: Yudhiakuari Sincihu, W
F Maramis, Muhammad Nur Rezki
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg180016
