Elderly quality of life in the community: application of the Flanagan's Scale

Authors

  • Sérgio Ribeiro dos Santos Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Iolanda Beserra da Costa Santos Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Maria das Graças M. Fernandes Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Maria Emília Romero M. Henriques Universidade Federal da Paraíba; Departamento de Enfermagem; DEMCA; CCS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692002000600002

Keywords:

quality of life, elderly health, health status

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction degree of the elderly people regarding their quality of life. Data were obtained by a questionnaire characterizing the sample with a scale of quality proposed by Flanagan, using the interview technique. Among 128 elderly people, authors verified a insufficient degree of satisfaction. The dimensions of the quality of life pointed out by the Flanagan's scale were: personal development and fulfillment; family relations; social participation; welfare and material support; learning and friendship. The authors concluded that the Flanagan's scale presents limitations as a result of the subjectivity of the concept of quality.

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Published

2002-12-01

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 6 (2002)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Santos, S. R. dos, Santos, I. B. da C., Fernandes, M. das G. M., & Henriques, M. E. R. M. (2002). Elderly quality of life in the community: application of the Flanagan’s Scale. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 10(6), 757-764. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692002000600002