Relationship between Depression and  Quality of Life among Institutionalised  Elderly

Ms Deepa M Rasquinha; Dr Y T Balakrishna Acharya

Volume : II, Issue : X, October - 2013

Relationship between Depression and Quality of Life among Institutionalised Elderly

Ms Deepa M Rasquinha, Dr Y T Balakrishna Acharya

Abstract :

Old age begins in 60�s and lasts until death. Depression is characterized by a persistent down mood that does not improve over time and interferes with the normal functions and activities. Quality of life in elderly refers to the respect they have for themselves and secondly by the respect the outside world shows them. Depressed mood is associated with low quality of life among elderly. Study aims to find the relationship between Depression and Quality of life among institutionalised elderly. The sample consisted of 120 institutionalised elderly Geriatric Depression Scale and The World Health Organisation Quality of life (WHOQOL) –BREF was administered to the sample. The data collected was statistically analyzed using Karl Pearson�s correlation. Analyses revealed a significant negative correlation between Depression and Physical, Psychological, Social quality of life, overall quality of life and overall health. No significant relation ship emerged between depression and Environment quality of life.