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Activities of daily living independence in Iranian blind war survivors: a cross sectional study, 2008 [PDF]

, 2013
Aim: Assessment of activities of daily living (ADL) can be helpful for designing individualized rehabilitation programs for disabled individuals. Measuring and comparing the basic ADL (BADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) independence between middle aged ...
Amini, Amini, Amini, Appollonio, Berger, Bernabei, Blodi, Brian, Brézin, Brézin, Brézin, Burstrom, Cesari, Chandra, Congdon, Crews, Dineen, DiNuzzo, Ghazal Read, Graf, Granger, Halter, Heikkinen, IAPB, Iowa NFotBo, Kemp, Kemp, Knudtson, Kuyk, La Grow, Lamoureux, Lee, Lewis, Luiz, McCarty, Miller, Roehrigab, Rueda, Salvador-Carulla, Thompson, Tiedemann, Watson, Weith, Wenberg, West   +44 more
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Functional disability in basic and instrumental activities of daily living among older adults globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Geriatrics
Introduction Functional disability in older adults refers to difficulties in performing daily activities. It is usually evaluated based on an individual’s ability to carry out basic activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living ...
Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mamaru Getinet, Addisu Getie, Worku Misganaw Kebede, Tadesse Tsehay Tarekegn, Daniel Gashaneh Belay   +5 more
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Perception of family support among low-income elderly and associated factors [PDF]

, 2014
This study aims to identify the perception of family support among low-income elderly and associated factors. It is cross- sectional study with a sample of 235 elderly residents of Jequié, Bahia, Brazil.
Costa, Isabelle Katherinne Fernandes, Mendes, Felismina, Reis, Luciana Araújo, Silva, Richardson Augusto Rosendo da, Torres, Gilson De Vasconselos, Xavier, Thaiza Teixeira   +5 more
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A critical review of the long-term disability outcomes following hip fracture [PDF]

, 2016
Open Access This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided ...
Beaupre, L, Cameron, Ian D, Crotty, Maria, Dyer, Suzanne M, Fairhell, N, Magaziner, J, Rehabilitation Research Special Interest Group, Fragility Fracture Network (FFN), Sherrington, Catherine   +7 more
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The Relationship of Basic and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living With the Risk of Developing Pressure Ulcer

Journal of Client-centered Nursing Care, 2018
Background: The basic and instrumental activities of daily living are prerequisites for living with a good quality of life. On the contrary, lack of movement and physical inactivity are considered as the main cause of pressure injuries. Accordingly, this
Sahar Mohammadi, Forough Rafii, Tahmine Salehi, Hamid Haghani   +3 more
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Association of body mass index with disability in activities of daily living in older adults: a systematic review of the literature based on longitudinal data

BMC Public Health
Background The influence of Body Mass Index (BMI) on the functional capacity for daily activities in older adults is a significant concern. Our study is designed to delineate the longitudinal relationship between BMI and the ability of daily living ...
Wang Lingying, Zhu Hong, Chen Hongxiu, Hu Ziyi, Feng Mei, Tang Menglin, Hu Xiuying   +6 more
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Self-Perception of Aging and Vulnerability to Adverse Outcomes at the Age of 65-70 Years [PDF]

, 2017
Objectives. This study examines the relationship between self-perception of aging and vulnerability to adverse outcomes in adults aged 65-70 years using data from a cohort of 1,422 participants in Lausanne, Switzerland. Methods.
Moser, Charlotte, Santos-Eggimann, Brigitte, Spagnoli, Jacques   +2 more
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Disabilty in Older Adults with Depression [PDF]

, 2005
Depression is a leading cause of disability among older adults which can change the scope of daily life for older adults and threaten their ability to live independently in the community.
Chisholm, Denise
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Factors influencing stroke survivors' reintegration into a rural community: Perspectives from a municipality in Limpopo Province, South Africa

South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
Background:  Stroke incidence remains high in South Africa.  Access to rehabilitation services is critical for stroke survivors to successfully reintegrate back into the community.  This study aimed to explore the factors that influence stroke survivors'
Lizzy Mashapa, Phakeme Charity Zinhle Mkhize, Deshini Naidoo   +2 more
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Screening Seniors for Risk of Functional Decline: Results of a Survey in Family Practice [PDF]

, 1999
To measure functional status, determine risk of functional decline and assess consistency between responses and standardized instruments. Design: A mailed survey which measured functional impairment, recent hospitalization and bereavement.
Dalby, Dawn M., Fraser, Catherine, Fraser, Fred D., Howard, Michelle, Pickard, Laura, Sellors, John W., van Ineveld, Cornelia   +6 more
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