Systematic review of 29 self-report instruments for assessing quality of life in older adults receiving aged care services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quality of life (QoL) outcomes are used to monitor quality of care for older adults accessing aged care services, yet it remains unclear which QoL instruments best meet older adults', providers' and policymakers' needs. This review aimed to (1) identify QoL instruments used in aged care and describe them in terms of QoL domains measured and logistical details; (2) summarise in which aged care settings the instruments have been used and (3) discuss factors to consider in deciding on the suitability of QoL instruments for use in aged care services.

Design

Systematic review.

Data sources

MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library and CINAHL from inception to 2021.

Eligibility criteria

Instruments were included if they were designed for adults (>18 year

SUBMITTER: Siette J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8603300 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature