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Title: RACIAL/ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN QOL FOR OLDER ADULTS: THE IMPORTANCE OF LOOKING BEYOND INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL PREDICTORS

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Publication Year: 2015

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Abstract: Despite emerging evidence on racial disparities in other quality outcomes, we know little about racial differences in QOL for older adults. This presentation examines racial/ethnic differences in QOL for 1) community-dwelling and 2) institutionalized older adults. We used two sources of data: 1) The Integrated Health Interview Series, which includes a nationally-representative sample of non-institutionalized adults aged 65 and older who completed a Quality of Life Supplement (n=4,815 in 2010). 2) Resident QOL survey from Minnesota, linked to the Minimum Dataset and facility characteristics (N=10,929 in 2010). Findings show statistically significant racial differences in QOL both for community-dwelling and institutionalized older adults. Although most of the individual differences were explained by health status, facility racial composition remained a significant predictor of QOL even after adjusting for health status and other covariates among institutionalized older adults. Findings show the importance of examining structural characteristics and practices beyond individual differences.

Url: https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/Suppl_2/486/2487877

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Authors: Shippee, T.P; Henning-Smith, C; Held, R.N.; Kane, R.

Periodical (Full): The Gerontologist

Issue: 2

Volume: 55

Pages: 486

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Other, Population Data Science, Race and Ethnicity

Countries: United States