Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)
- Volume 8 Issue 1
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- Pages.813-820
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- 2001
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
Function Evaulation and Related factors in The Elderly
노인의 기능 평가 및 관련요인
- Kang, Jeom-Deok (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College) ;
- Kim, Jong-Bong (Department of Biology, Catholic University of Daegu)
- Published : 2001.03.31
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.
Keywords
- Modified Barthel Index(ADL);
- Modified Lambeth Disability Screening Questionnaire(IADL);
- Related factors