Activities of Daily Living of Elderly in a Rural Area and Study for Related Factors
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
; : 29-40, 2002.
Article
em Ko
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The population is aging and life expectancy is increasing. It is important to evaluate the functional ability of elderly for optimal care for elderly. This study was conducted to assess functional disability of elderly and to find out the factors having an effect on the disability. METHODS: It surveyed 1,541 individuals aged 65 years and older in Cluing-Yang province. Six ADL categories (bathing, dressing, feeding, transferring, toileting, and walking) were assessed and related factors were analyzed. RESULTS: ADL was independent in 85.2% of elderly and dependent in 14.8% of elderly. 55.1% of dependent elders were living without family. Bathing was the most common disable AI)L category. The factors having an effect on the disability of ADL were brain disease, self-rated health status, dyspnea, constipation, heart disease, diabetic mellitus, and living status. CONCLUSION: In a rural area, special prevention programs for brain disease, heart disease, and diabetic mellitus and a rehabilitation health service may improve ADL status of elders.
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Assunto principal:
Reabilitação
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Bandagens
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Banhos
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Encefalopatias
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Atividades Cotidianas
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Envelhecimento
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Expectativa de Vida
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Constipação Intestinal
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Dispneia
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Serviços de Saúde
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article