J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2011 Mar;20(1):103-110. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2011.20.1.103.

A Study on Factors Affecting the Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis

• Lee SH
• Oh KO
• Kang MH

• KMID: 2201678
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2011.20.1.103

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing suicidal ideation in older adults with osteoarthritis.
METHODS
Data was collected by questionnaires using face-to-face interviews from 87 outpatients selected at a private hospital. The data was analyzed using SPSS/WIN 12.0.
RESULTS
The mean scores of disability, depression and suicidal ideation were 58.5, 18.1 and 8.3 respectively. There were significant differences in suicidal ideation according to socio-demographic factors such as education, present job, marital status, residence with, economic status, difference in caregiver. Depression was a significant predictor of suicidal ideation (F=51.15, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
Based on the findings of this study, to prevent suicidal ideation for older adults with osteoarthritis, nursing intervention program should include psychological care for depression as well as physical care for disability reduction.

Keyword

Osteoarthritis; Suicidal ideation; Disability; Depression

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Caregivers
Depression
Education
Hospitals, Private
Humans
Marital Status
Nursing
Osteoarthritis*
Outpatients
Questionnaires
Suicidal Ideation*

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