An integrated conceptual model of quality of life for older adults based on a synthesis of the literature

Applied Research in Quality of Life

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 259-282

  Kelley Gillespie, Nancy ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA   (United States)

Author keywords

Older adults; Quality of life; Quality of life measurement

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649828017     PISSN: 18712584     EISSN: 18712576     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11482-009-9075-9     Document Type: Article

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