Factors influencing the quality of life of bedridden older adult patients in China: A 3-month prospective multi-center study

Abstract Background This study aimed to describe bedridden older adult patients’ short-term quality of life and analyze its influencing factors. Methods This was a multicenter study in China involving 8,994 patients admitted to 25 hospitals. Quality of life was assessed using the EuroQol five-dimensions (EQ-5D) scale 3 months after enrollment. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the factors associated with the quality of life among bedridden older adult patients. Results A total of 8,994 patients completed the study, and the mean EQ-5D index score was 0.853 (range, -0.149 to 1). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed the six risk factors affecting the quality of life: advanced age, longer bedridden time, disturbance of consciousness, pressure ulcer, pulmonary infection, and urinary tract infection. One protective factor was a normal body mass index (BMI). Conclusion Paying attention to the problems is critical for improving quality of life in these bedridden older adult patients.