The impact of physical performance and cognitive status on subsequentADL disability in low-functioning older adults
G.I.J.M. Kempen
Bok Engelsk 1998
| Utgitt | 1998
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| Omfang | Side 480- 483
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| Opplysninger | Objectives. The purpose of this study was to examine the independentcontributions of physical performance and cognitive status tosubsequent levels of ADL disability in low-functioning non-institutionalized older adults.Methods. A prospective cohort study included 416 women and 141 men 57years of age or older who were living in the community and whoreported substantial physical limitation. Physical performance andcognitive status were assessed at baseline in 1993. ADL disabilitywag assessed at baseline and in two follow-ups in 1994 and 1995. Datawere analysed with correlation analyses and linear multipleregressions.Results. Both physical performance and ADL disability at baselinewere highly predictive of subsequent ADL disability. Althoughcognitive status was slightly related to (subsequent) ADL disability,we found no independent contributions of cognitive status tosubsequent ADL disability.Conclusion. Measures of both physical performance and ADL disabilitymay identify older low-functioning adults who may benefit frominterventions to prevent them from further disablement. (C) 1998 JohnWiley & Sons, Ltd.
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