Needs for aging-in-place health care among elderly patients with chronic diseases in urban communities and its influencing factors
JI Xiaofeng
LI Hui
GONG Guomei
YU Biaojun
LIN Zhengjun
Abstract：Objective To explore the need of elderly patients with chronic diseases for aging-in-place health care and its influencing factors,so as to provide evidence for formulating targeted health care measures.Methods Between August 2023 and January 2025,1 137 elderly patients with chronic diseases in urban communities were surveyed using a general information questionnaire,and an aging-in-place health care service needs questionnaire.Results The total score of the needs for aging in place health care among elderly patients with chronic diseases was(82.51±9.91)points.Among the top 10 items in terms of needs,6 items were in the physiological dimension,with another 2 in the psychological and social dimensions,respectively.Moreover,multiple linear regression analysis showed that place of residence,marital status,occupational status,religious belief,method of medical payment and the number of chronic diseases were factors influencing the needs for aging-in-place health care(R2=0.125,adjusted R2=0.108,F=7.576,P＜0.001).Conclusion The needs of elderly patients with chronic diseases for aging-in-place health care mainly focus on emergency resources,health screening,medical services,sports facilities and social support.Therefore,communities should comprehensively consider the above factors to meet their demands.
Keywords：ElderlyChronic diseasesAging-in-placeHealth care needsInfluencing factorsInvestigation and research
Publication Date：2026-02-20
Online Publishing Date：2026-03-25(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 73-79 )