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Lee, Oh, and Kang: A Study on Factors Affecting the Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2011; 20(1): 103-110.

Published online: 31 March 2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2011.20.1.103

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

Sun-Hyun Lee1, Kyong-Ok Oh2, Moon-Hee Kang2

1Research Assistant, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Chungnam National University, Korea.

2Professor College of Nursing Chungnam National University, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Lee, Sun Hyun, College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, 6 Munhwa 1-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon 301-747, Korea. Tel: 82-42-580-8321, Fax: 82-42-580-8309, hanul12l@naver.com

Received 18 October 2010       Revised 13 March 2011       Accepted 20 March 2011

© 2011 The Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

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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.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Suicidal ideation, Disability, Depression

Figures and Tables

Table 1

Scio-demographic Characteristics (N=87)

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†Plural response.

Table 2

Disability, Depression, Suicidal Ideation (N=87)

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Table 3

Differences in Suicidal Ideation By Socio-demographic Characteristics (N=87)

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Table 4

Correlations among Disability, Depression and Suicidal Ideation (N=87)

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Table 5

Predictor of Suicidal Ideation (N=87)

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Notes

This article is based on a part of the first author's master's thesis from Chungnam University.

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