@article{ref1,
title="Effects of frailty on health-related quality of life of rural community-dwelling elderly: mediating and moderating effects of fall-related efficacy and social support",
journal="Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing",
year="2016",
author="Choi, Kyung Won and Jeon, Gyeong-Suk",
volume="27",
number="4",
pages="380-387",
abstract="Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating and moderating effects of fall-related efficacy and social support on the relationship between frailty and health-related quality of life among rural community-dwelling elderly.  Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenient sampling method, and data of 438 elderly residents living in a rural community was used. The structured questionnaire included items from the Euro Quality of life-5 Dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/ depression), fall-related efficacy and social support.  Results Analysis of the mediating effect of fall-related efficacy and social support showed that there was significant mediating influence of fall-related efficacy on the relationship between frailty and health-related quality of life. There were no moderating effects of fall-related efficacy and social support.  Conclusion The findings suggest that fall-related efficacy may play a role in reducing the effect of frailty on health-related quality of life and underscore the need to consider ways of enhancing fall-related efficacy in interventions for rural community-dwelling frail elderly.  Keywords: Frail elderly; Self efficacy; Social support; Quality of life  <p /> <p>Language: ko</p>",
language="ko",
issn="1225-9594",
doi="10.12799/jkachn.2016.27.4.380",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2016.27.4.380"
}