Commentary by Gerdner

Comments are offered on a crossnational comparative study by Lisane M. Girardi Paskulin & Anita Molzahn (2007), "Quality of Life of Older Adults in Canada and Brazil." Issues in the qualitative assessment of elderly quality of life are discussed, highlighting the need to assess the imp...

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Published in:Western journal of nursing research 2007-02, Vol.29 (1), p.30-31
Main Author: Gerdner, Linda A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Crossnational studies
Elderly people
Environmental aspects
Quality of life
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Summary:Comments are offered on a crossnational comparative study by Lisane M. Girardi Paskulin & Anita Molzahn (2007), "Quality of Life of Older Adults in Canada and Brazil." Issues in the qualitative assessment of elderly quality of life are discussed, highlighting the need to assess the impact of environmental factors. Ways that the findings of this study jive with the Iowa conceptual model of gerontological nursing are reviewed. References. K. Hyatt Stewart
ISSN:0193-9459
1552-8456
DOI:10.1177/0193945906292552