Objective To explore the mental health status and related factors of elderly patients.Methods 150 patients aged 60 years above with chronic diseases were measured by SCL-90.Results 77.33% of the patients reported significant mental symptoms Multiple linear regression showed that financial condition,physical diseases and housing conditions were major factors that affected the patients' mental health.Conclusion To improve elderly patients' financial condition,housing conditions and physical health may be important for improving their mental health status.
Objective To explore the mental health status and related factors of elderly patients.Methods 150 patients aged 60 years above with chronic diseases were measured by SCL-90.Results 77.33% of the patients reported significant mental symptoms Multiple linear regression showed that financial condition,physical diseases and housing conditions were major factors that affected the patients' mental health.Conclusion To improve elderly patients' financial condition,housing conditions and physical health may be important for improving their mental health status.