| Title: | Person-centred care in association with psychological well-being of older adults |
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| Authors: | ID Lorber, Mateja (Author)
ID Mlinar Reljić, Nataša (Author)
ID McCormack, Brendan (Author)
ID Kmetec, Sergej (Author) |
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| Files: |  https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13/12/1379
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FZV - Faculty of Health Sciences
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| Abstract: | Background: As the global population ages, there is an increasing focus on enhancing the psychological well-being of older adults. A key strategy is person-centred care, which emphasises recognising each individual as unique, with their values, needs, and preferences. This study explored older adults’ perceptions of person-centred care and its relationship with their general health and psychological well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 632 participants aged 65 to 96 years (mean age = 73.4 ± 6.7) was conducted, comprising 435 (69%) female and 197 (31%) male participants. Of these, 57% lived in home environments, while 43% resided in retirement homes. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire that included the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS), and the Person-Centred Practice Inventory for Service Users (PCPI-SU). Data analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics 28.0, and non-parametric tests such as the Kruskal–Wallis test, Mann–Whitney U test, and Spearman’s correlation were used. Results: Older adults who reported more frequent contact with relatives or loved ones (daily or several times per week) and those residing in home environments perceived significantly higher levels of person-centred care compared to those with less frequent contact and those living in retirement homes (p < 0.001 for both variables). General health varied significantly according to gender (p = 0.009), level of education (p < 0.001), and living environment (p = 0.004), while psychological well-being among older adults showed significant differences based solely on their level of education (p < 0.001). Regression analysis revealed that person-centred care (p = 0.017) and monthly income (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with the psychological well-being of older adults, independent of their living environment. Conclusions: The findings suggest that person-centred care and monthly income significantly predict psychological well-being among older adults. Differences in perceived care and health outcomes were also observed based on gender, education level, and living environment. These results underscore the importance of promoting person-centred care practices, particularly in retirement home settings, to enhance psychological well-being in older adult populations. |
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| Keywords: | older adults, psychological well-being, health, person-centred care |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 30.05.2025 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 03.06.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 09.06.2025 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI AG |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | 12 str. |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 13, št. 12, št. članka1379 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-95881  |
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| UDC: | 613.98:616-083 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2227-9032 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 255226115 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/healthcare13121379 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 04.11.2025 |
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| Views: | 273 |
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| Downloads: | 6 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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