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Health-related quality of life of the elderly after natural disasters: a scoping review
https://doi.org/10.19106/JMedSci005502202310 Pujiatun Pujiatun(1), Anindya K Zahra(2), Detty Siti Nurdiati(3*)
(1) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada/Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta
(2) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada/Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta
(3) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada/Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Abstract
Two out of the six earthquake articles involved tsunamis. All of the studies were conducted during the recovery phase and revealed that the elderly had poor HRQOL after natural disasters. Several aspects, including demographics, physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors, were identified as having impacts on the elderly‘s HRQOL following a disaster. The relocation had a significant negative impact on the mental health of the elderly, with a mean difference of -3.69 (-5.60, -1.77). In conclusion, the HRQOL of the elderly after a natural disaster is low and affected by several factors. To improve it, a stronger research agenda and disaster management programs that take these factors into account are required.
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