Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)

Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회)
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Function Evaulation and Related factors in The Elderly

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  • Kang, Jeom-Deok (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Bong (Department of Biology, Catholic University of Daegu)
  • 강점덕 (안동과학대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김종봉 (대구가톨릭대학교 생물학과)
  • Published : 2001.03.31
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Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate function evaulation and related factors in the elderly. Methods: Korean version of ADL and IADL were measured for 40 normal in the Elderly in July 15-20. 2000. Their ages were 65 or more in years. 14 items from Modified Barthel Index and 14 items from Modified Lambeth Disability Screening Questionnaire were used. Results: The frequency of disability was the highest in Heavy homework(85.0%) folliwed by Walking on level 50 yards or moer(5.0%), Up&down stairs for 1 flight(5.0%) in 28 items from Modified Barthel Index and Modified Lambeth Disability Screening Questionnaire. Conclusions: Results indicated that no smoking and drinking at onset had high Modified Barthel Index. Modified Lambeth Disability Screening Questionnaire was associated with age.

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