The NRW80+ study: conceptual background and study groups
Hansen, S.; Kaspar, R.; Wagner, M.; Woopen, C.; Zank, S. · Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2021 · Heft 9 · S. 76 bis 84
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Zusammenfassung
The goal of the study “Quality of Life and Well-Being of the Very Old in North Rhine-Westphalia NRW80+” is to provide a representative picture of quality of life (QoL) in the population of those 80 years or older [40]. This paper serves as an introduction to the thematic focus of this special issue, providing a basic understanding of the NRW80+ study and sample. All papers in this issue are based upon NRW80+ data. The aim of this introduction is twofold. First, a brief characterization of the targeted population is offered with respect to biographical background, historical context, and the age structure of toda…