Determining the Appropriate Support for Older Adults with Different Levels of Vitality and Health-Related Quality of Life: An Explanatory Study

Damien S. E. Broekharst (), Sjaak Bloem, Marije Blok, Mariët Raatgever, Nathascha Hanzen and Jasmien J. E. de Vette
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Damien S. E. Broekharst: Center for Marketing & Supply Chain Management, Nyenrode Business University, 3621 BG Breukelen, The Netherlands
Sjaak Bloem: Center for Marketing & Supply Chain Management, Nyenrode Business University, 3621 BG Breukelen, The Netherlands
Marije Blok: Faculty of Social Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mariët Raatgever: Center for Oncology, Bravis Hospital, 4708 AE Roosendaal, The Netherlands
Nathascha Hanzen: Janssen-Cilag B.V., Johnson & Johnson, 4837 DS Breda, The Netherlands
Jasmien J. E. de Vette: Center for Marketing & Supply Chain Management, Nyenrode Business University, 3621 BG Breukelen, The Netherlands

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 11, 1-11

Abstract: Vitality and health-related quality of life are often assessed in older adults. However, these assessments do not provide guidance on support for older adults with different levels of vitality and health-related quality of life. This guidance can be established through segmentation. The Subjective Health Experience model segments individuals and indicates support for each segment. By examining how older adults with different levels of vitality and health-related quality of life correspond with each segment and by specifying the indicated support to older adults, guidance can be established. This was examined by administering a questionnaire to 904 older adults and interviewing 8. Analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA and the matrix method. In segment 1, older adults sustained higher levels of vitality and health-related quality of life relative to other segments. They need information and certainty. In segment 2, older adults sustained lower levels of vitality and health-related quality of life relative to segment 1, and higher levels relative to segment 3 or 4. They need planning and structure. In segment 3, older adults sustained lower levels of vitality and health-related quality of life relative to segment 1 or 2, and higher levels relative to segment 4. They need emotive assistance. In segment 4, older adults sustained lower levels of vitality and health-related quality of life relative to other segments. They need personal coaching. As levels of vitality and health-related quality of life correspond with the segments, deploying vitality and health-related quality of life measures together with the model might be beneficial.

Keywords: subjective experienced health; vitality; health-related quality of life; older adults; elderly; ageing; healthy ageing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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