[Influencing factors on HRQOL of physically disabled persons].
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influencing factors on health-related quality of life of physically disabled persons.


METHODS
Data was collected from 96 persons with a physical disability in three cities in Korea from June to September, 2003. Social support and depression were measured by a Social Support Questionnaire 6 (SSQ6) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression questionnaire (CES-D). The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale was used to measure self-esteem. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) was measured using Smith Kline Beecham Quality of Life Scale (SBQOL). The SPSS WIN 11.0 version program was used for data analysis.


RESULTS
There were significant differences of HRQOL according to monthly income and economic status. All subjects had a high level of depression and low self-esteem.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings of this study show that self-esteem and the size of the social support network are significant influencing variables on HRQOL in physically disabled persons. Nursing intervention and counseling programs which improve self-esteem and increase the size of a social support network are needed to promote HRQOL in physically disabled persons.
Kim
Kye-Ha
KH
College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
Kim
Ok-Soo
OS
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires