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Mortazavi H, Tabatabaeichehr M, Taherpour M, Masoumi M. Investigating the Status of Daily Life Activities (Basic, Instrumental, Advanced) and Related Factors in the Elderly. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences 2020; 12 (2) :88-95
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1- Associate Professor, Gerontological Care Research Center, Department of Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
2- Faculty Member, Gerontological Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
3- M.Sc in Biostatistics, Faculty of Biostatistics, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
4- Student Research Committee, Gerontological Care Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran , masoumi12@yahoo.com
2- Faculty Member, Gerontological Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
3- M.Sc in Biostatistics, Faculty of Biostatistics, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
4- Student Research Committee, Gerontological Care Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran , masoumi12@yahoo.com
Abstract: (2402 Views)
Introduction: Activities of daily living allows older adults to maintain their independence. Moreover, demographic variables can affect their ability to perform these activities. The present study was conducted to assess the status of activities of daily living of older adults and associated factors in the city of Bojnurd (urban and rural).
Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, a total of 450 older adults were selected by cluster sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, basic and instrumental life activities questionnaires. Open questions were used to assess advanced activities of daily living. Data were analyzed by SPSS24 using non-parametric tests.
Results: In assessing necessary activities of daily living, 95.4% of older adults were independent, 3.9% somewhat dependent, and 0.7% dependent, with a mean
(standard deviation) of 15.49(1.74), which showed significant relationships with age, chronic diseases, and constant use of medications (P < 0.05). About instrumental activities of daily living, 71.5% of older adults were independent, 16.4% dependent, and 12.1% total dependent, with a mean (standard deviation) of 11.3(3.36), which showed significant relationships in terms of age, gender, education, marital status, chronic diseases, and constant use of medications (P < 0.05). Of participating older adults, 77.9% took part in social activities. These activities had significant relationships with age, gender, education, marital status, income, chronic diseases, and constant medications (P < 0.05).
Conclusions: Demographic factors affect the level of activities of daily living in older adults. Proper planning may improve older adults' activities and their lifestyle.
Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, a total of 450 older adults were selected by cluster sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, basic and instrumental life activities questionnaires. Open questions were used to assess advanced activities of daily living. Data were analyzed by SPSS24 using non-parametric tests.
Results: In assessing necessary activities of daily living, 95.4% of older adults were independent, 3.9% somewhat dependent, and 0.7% dependent, with a mean
(standard deviation) of 15.49(1.74), which showed significant relationships with age, chronic diseases, and constant use of medications (P < 0.05). About instrumental activities of daily living, 71.5% of older adults were independent, 16.4% dependent, and 12.1% total dependent, with a mean (standard deviation) of 11.3(3.36), which showed significant relationships in terms of age, gender, education, marital status, chronic diseases, and constant use of medications (P < 0.05). Of participating older adults, 77.9% took part in social activities. These activities had significant relationships with age, gender, education, marital status, income, chronic diseases, and constant medications (P < 0.05).
Conclusions: Demographic factors affect the level of activities of daily living in older adults. Proper planning may improve older adults' activities and their lifestyle.
Keywords: Older Adults, Activities of Daily living, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Advanced Activities of Daily Living, Demographic Variables
Type of Study: Orginal Research |
Subject:
Basic Sciences
Received: 2018/02/3 | Accepted: 2020/08/1 | Published: 2020/10/1
Received: 2018/02/3 | Accepted: 2020/08/1 | Published: 2020/10/1
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