Objective: To explore the mental health status and related factors of elderly patients. Methods:150 patients aged 60 years above with chronic diseases were measured by SCL-90. Results: 77.33% of the patients reported ...Objective: To explore the mental health status and related factors of elderly patients. Methods:150 patients aged 60 years above with chronic diseases were measured by SCL-90. Results: 77.33% of the patients reported significant mental symptoms Multiple linear regression showed that financial condition, physical diseases and housing conditions were major factors that affected the patients’ mental health. Conclusion: To improve elderly patients’ financial condition, housing conditions and physical health may be important for improving their mental health status.展开更多
文摘Objective: To explore the mental health status and related factors of elderly patients. Methods:150 patients aged 60 years above with chronic diseases were measured by SCL-90. Results: 77.33% of the patients reported significant mental symptoms Multiple linear regression showed that financial condition, physical diseases and housing conditions were major factors that affected the patients’ mental health. Conclusion: To improve elderly patients’ financial condition, housing conditions and physical health may be important for improving their mental health status.