A Study on the Perceived Health Status, Depression, and Activities of Daily Living for the Elderly in Urban Areas

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keum Jae Lee ◽  
Hye Sook Park
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Perceived Health Status

scholarly journals Physical functioning and perceived health status after surviving the first COVID-19 wave. A long-term observational perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Ferrarello ◽  
Carmela Iacopino ◽  
Catia Pierinelli
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Mobility Limitations ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Health Status Measures ◽  
Time Limitations

Abstract After the COVID-19 infection, individuals can experience impairment, activity limitation and participation restriction. Little information is available on range and frequency of individual problems arising after COVID-19 and its sequelae and long-term outcomes. In June and July 2020, nineteen individuals previously hospitalized with COVID-19 were referred to our outpatient physiotherapy unit. We monitored their level of independence in activities of daily living, mobility, and perceived health status for 7.4–9.5 months (median, 8.6) after healing. At baseline, our cohort showed substantial independence in activities of daily living, some mobility limitations, and below average perceived health status. Measures improved over time. Limitations of physical functioning were mostly moderate to slight and tending to improve; if present, severe limitations were probably related to pre- COVID-19 conditions. However, individuals in some cases may not have fully recovered their premorbid functioning seven to nine months after healing.

scholarly journals Functional limitation on elderly people in the northeast and the feminization of eld in urban and rural areas of Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e51421
Author(s):  
Roberta Dayanny Soares ◽  
Aíla Maropô Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Northeast Region ◽  
Instrumental Activities ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Population aging in Brazil increases on a large scale due to declining fertility and mortality. This phenomenon can be influenced by several factors (demographic, biological and social), making them determinants for the health conditions of the elderly populations residing in different geographic areas. The present study aims to identify the functional limitation in elderly residents of urban and rural areas of Brazil. This is a descriptive epidemiological study with a quantitative approach. It was evidenced that the functional limitation for activities of daily living   and instrumental activities of daily living are concentrated in the northeast region, mainly in the urban area. The following states presented the highest proportions of daily life activity limitation in urban areas: Alagoas (11.60%), Rio Grande do Norte (10.95%), Pernambuco (10.36%) and Paraíba (9.62%). For activities of daily living in the rural area were found in the states of Paraíba (12.19%), Maranhão (8.93%), Piauí (8.85%) and then Pernambuco (7.24%). Data from the functional limitation for instrumental activities of daily living again highlighted the Northeast region, with the states of Rio Grande do Norte (26.01%), Paraíba (25.96%), Maranhão (25.72%) and Alagoas (24.57%). Lastly, it was verified that the elderly woman exhibits greater proportions of functional limitation in relation to the elderly of the masculine sex, standing out again the northeastern region of the country.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES OF IMPAIRMENTS IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN OLDER KOREANS: COMPARISON OF YOUNG-OLD AND OLD-OLD

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. e1-e10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seonho Kim ◽  
Dallong Han ◽  
Jongeun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Regular Exercise ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Young Old

Background and ObjectiveSocietal aging and increasing average life expectancy have led to a significant increase in the population of individuals aged 75 years or above. Hence, it is becoming more meaningful and appropriate for researchers to divide those above the age of 65 years into various subgroups, such as young-old and old-old. Based on this division, we investigated the prevalence and correlates of impairments in activities of daily living (ADLs) among community-dwelling older adults (young-old vs. old-old) in South Korea. Material and MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study. We used the data of 4,368 older adults (≥65 years old) from the 2012 Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging. ADL impairment was assessed using a modified version of the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living. ResultsThe prevalence of ADL impairment was greater in old-old participants (12.7%) than in young-old ones (3.0%). ADL impairment was significantly associated with gender, perceived health status, regular exercise, cognitive function, and depressive symptoms in young-old individuals. By contrast, in old-old individuals, the significant predictors were residential area, socioeconomic status, perceived health status, regular exercise, cognitive function, and depressive symptoms. Among both age subgroups, cognitive function was the strongest predictive factor of ADL impairment. Conclusion We found clear age differences in the prevalence and correlates of ADL impairment in older Koreans. Such age differences should be considered when studying and developing interventions for ADL impairment in older adults.

Attitude Towards Ageing and Perceived Health Status among the Elderly in Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Noor’ain Mohamad Yunus ◽  
Noor Hazilah Abd Manaf ◽  
Azura Omar ◽  
Nurita Juhdi ◽  
Mohd Azhadi Omar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Older People ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
World Health ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status

There is an increasing number of older people globally, thus it is essential to build knowledge of how older people view their own ageing, considering their health related circumstances. However, limited attention has been given to attitude towards ageing, particularly in Malaysia. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between self- perception of ageing and perceived  health status in adults aged 60 years and above. This study is primarily conducted via survey among the elderly patients who are 60 years old and above, who are using the services at public hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia.  The ‘Attitudes towards ageing’ questionnaire was used to measure participants’ perception of ageing, while perceived health status was measured using questions from the Study of Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) developed  by World  Health Organization(WHO). All items in both questionnaires were measured on a 5-point Likert-scale. The findings reveal that positive attitudes to ageing were associated with health status in older adults. The research contributes to greater understanding of the attitudes among the elderly towards ageing and their perceived health status. Understanding these associations may help healthcare providers and policy makers consider strategies to enhance the quality of life of the elderly.

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