Determinants of active aging and quality of life among older adults: systematic review

Frontiers in Public Health

Public Health

Devi Mohan¹  Roy Rillera Marzo²  Tin Tin Su³  Phyo K. Myint⁴  Praval Khanal⁵  Sunil Shrestha⁶ 

[1] Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom;Department of Community Medicine, International Medical School, Management and Science University, Selangor, Malaysia;Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom;Nepal Health Research and Innovation Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal;School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;

关键词: active aging;    quality of life;    older adults;    health;    participation;    security;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2023.1193789

 received in 2023-03-25, accepted in 2023-05-24,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

IntroductionPopulation demography across the globe shows an increasing trend in the aging population due to better healthcare, improved nutrition, advanced health-related technology, and decreased fertility rate. Despite these advancements, there remains a knowledge gap in understanding the association between active aging determinants and quality of life (QoL) among older adults, particularly within diverse cultural contexts, which has not been adequately explored in previous research. Therefore, understanding the association between active aging determinants and QoL can help policymakers plan early interventions or programs to assist future older adults in both aging actively and optimizing their quality of life (QoL), as these two factors have a bidirectional relationship.ObjectiveThis study aimed to review evidence regarding the association between active aging and quality of life (QoL) among older adults and to determine the most widely used study designs and measurement instruments in studies conducted between 2000 and 2020.MethodsRelevant studies were identified by a systematic search of four electronic databases and cross-reference lists. Original studies examining the association between active aging and QoL in individuals aged 60 years or older were considered. The quality of the included studies and the direction and consistency of the association between active aging and QoL were assessed.ResultsA total of 26 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. Most studies reported a positive association between active aging and QoL among older adults. Active aging had a consistent association with various QoL domains including physical environment, health and social services, social environment, economic, personal, and behavioral determinants.ConclusionActive aging had a positive and consistent association with several QoL domains among older adults, backing the notion that the better the active aging determinants, the better the QoL among older adults. Considering the broader literature, it is necessary to facilitate and encourage the active participation of older adults in physical, social, and economic activities for the maintenance and/or improvement of QoL. Identifying other possible determinants and enhancing the methods to improve those determinants may help improve the QoL among older adults.

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