Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

Influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on the quality of life of middle-aged adults: an analysis based on the 2019 and 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Cross-sectional study in peoplePopulations

Abstract

Purpose Visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort each influence quality of life (QoL). However, little is known regarding the impact of their coexistence on QoL.

Visual impairment
Hearing impairment
Masticatory discomfort
Humans

The paper

Jeong-Eun Kim, Yun-Hee Kim

Pukyong National University

Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science, 28 May 2024, CC BY

doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.24.009 PubMed 42563777

Influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on the quality of life of middle-aged adults: an analysis based on the 2019 and 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Abstract

The paper

Vision patterns link to loss of independence in older adults

Multiple chronic conditions link to lower intrinsic capacity

Influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on the quality of life of middle-aged adults: an analysis based on the 2019 and 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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