Narrative research methodology is evolving, and we contend that the notion of emergent
design is vital if narrative inquiry (NI) is to continue flourishing in generating new knowledge. …

… Anita Molzahn was the principal investigator of the Canadian WHOQOL-OLD Group center.
Contract grant sponsor: Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Contract grant …

The purpose of this research was to explore the relationships between sexual activity and
intimacy and quality of life (QOL) of older adults. The authors' research question was “To what …

This is a report of a study that measured patients' satisfaction of nursing care using an
empirically derived satisfaction measurement instrument, the Care/Satisfaction Questionnaire (…

Background With ever-increasing life expectancy globally, it is imperative to build
knowledge of how older peoples’ views of their own aging, considering their health-related …

There is a growing movement for research data to be accessed, used, and shared by
multiple stakeholders for various purposes. The changing technological landscape makes it …

In this study, we examined the factors contributing to quality of life (QOL) of older adults in
regions of Canada and Brazil. The WHOQOL-BREF and a demographic data sheet were …

Purpose To describe the relative importance of 38 facets of quality of life (QOL) to older adults
in 22 countries, by gender, age group, and health status. Methods A secondary analysis of …

Results The average decline in eGFR over 20 months was− 1.9 ml/min per 1.73 m 2. eGFR
declined by≥ 4 ml/min per 1.73 m 2 within 20 months in 28 (17%) intervention patients …

Background: there is limited research examining the relative importance of aspects of quality
of life (QOL) to older adults across cultures. Objective: to examine the relative importance of …