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Functional disability among the older adult population in Kedah, Malaysia

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Background: Functional disability, defined as acquired difficulty in performing basic daily tasks or more complex tasks needed for independent living.
Ganesh Pandian Balasubramanian, Saraswathi Simansalam, Sireesha Paruchuri, Lydia Lu Qing Yi, Jun Hao Chui   +4 more
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Trends and biopsychosocial correlates of physical disabilities among older men and women in Taiwan: examination based on ADL, IADL, mobility, and frailty

BMC Geriatrics, 2022
Background This study examines correlates of disabilities related to ADL, IADL, mobility, and frailty in men and women with a nationally representative sample of older adults living in the community.
Ching-Ju Chiu, Meng-Ling Li, Chieh-Ying Chou   +2 more
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The association of post-stroke changes in body mass index with activity of daily living and instrumental activity of daily living trajectories: A multi-cohort analysis

The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Objectives: The determinants of functional limitation trajectories after stroke remain scarce. This study aimed to investigate the association of early body mass index (BMI) changes with trajectories of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ...
Guillaume Chambinaud, Aurore Fayosse, Aline Dugravot, Benjamin Landré, Alexis Schnitzler, Archana Singh-Manoux, Séverine Sabia, Louis Jacob   +7 more
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Effect of Cognitive Training on Daily Function in Older People without Major Neurocognitive Disorder: A Systematic Review

Geriatrics, 2019
There is increasing interest in the effect of non-pharmacological treatments on preserving cognition and function in older adults without major neurocognitive disorder (dementia).
Brian J.Y. Fan, Roger Y.M. Wong
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Relationship Between Depression and Daily Activities Among Older Adults in Zahedan, Iran, 2024 [PDF]

علوم بهداشتی ایران
Background and Purpose: The inability to perform daily activities can have detrimental effects, such as reduced quality of life and social participation, and is a risk factor for anxiety and depression.
Shima Khosravi, Mohammad Ali Yadegary, Ali Aliabadi, Azizollah Arbabisarjou, Hossein Ansari   +4 more
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Evaluating Driving as a Valued Instrumental Activity of Daily Living

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2011
Abstract The purpose of this translational research article is to illustrate how general practice occupational therapists have the skills and knowledge to address driving as a valued occupation using an algorithm based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (2nd ed.; American Occupational Therapy Association ...
Dickerson, Anne E., Reistetter, Timothy, Davis, Elin Schold, Monahan, Miriam   +3 more
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Accomplishment of instrumental activities of daily living and its relationship with cognitive functions in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 childhood phenotype: an exploratory study

BMC Psychology, 2021
Background The childhood phenotype of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) involves impaired cognitive functioning starting in infancy, which may compromise later on their ability to carry out instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) necessary for ...
Marjolaine Tremblay, Samar Muslemani, Isabelle Côté, Cynthia Gagnon, Julie Fortin, Benjamin Gallais   +5 more
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Evaluation of activities and instrumental activities of daily living and correlated factors of traumatic brain injury patients in Vietnam

Scientific Reports
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the leading causes of death in Vietnam. Survivors of TBI suffer from functional and cognitive deficits. Understanding that Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are ...
Anh Thuy Hoang, Tung Hoang Tran, Hai Minh Vu, Hoa Thi Do, Thuc Minh Thi Vu, Linh Gia Vu, Cuong Tat Nguyen, Huyen Phuc Do, Carl A. Latkin, Roger C. M. Ho, Cyrus S. H. Ho   +10 more
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Assessment of functional capacity in patients attending geriatrics outpatient department at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad

CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research, 2016
Aims: To access the quality of life in terms of functional capacity and to estimate the prevalence of depression among geriatric patients. Settings and Design: A hospital-based study was conducted in Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad between July and September ...
Neeta Mathur
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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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