Geriatrics & gerontology international
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Geriatr Gerontol Int · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialInfluence of health locus of control on recovery of function in recently hospitalized frail older adults.
To investigate the influence of health locus of control on physical function, quality of life, depression and satisfaction with care transition in a sample of older adults after a hospital admission. ⋯ A stronger sense of personal control over health was associated with better maintenance of quality of life and physical function at 12 months in older adults undergoing usual care transition after acute hospitalization. Modification of control beliefs has the potential to promote resilience and impact on health outcomes in older adults during care transitions.