Assessment of dependence in daily activities combined with a self-rating of difficulty

Iwarsson, Susanne; Horstmann, Vibeke; Sonn, Ulla

doi:10.2340/16501977-0298

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“…Each assessment was recorded on a three-point scale: independent/partly dependent/dependent. For each item where the participant was rated as independent, he/she was asked to state whether the particular activity was performed with or without difficulty (Iwarsson, Horstmann, & Sonn, 2009). Based on the fact that the majority of the participants were independent in ADL, a dichotomous variable labelled ADL difficulty was constructed, with "no" indicating that the participant performed all 9 activities without difficulty and otherwise "yes".…”

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Relationships between perceived aspects of home and symptoms in a cohort aged 67–70

Haak

Kylén

Ekström

et al. 2015

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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Relationships between perceived aspects of home and symptoms in a cohort aged 67–70

Haak

Kylén

Ekström

et al. 2015

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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“…In a recent study, in addition to the main findings concerning the relevance and usefulness of a combined assessment approach to capture ADL ability, 11 we demonstrated surprisingly large differences in ADL dependence among 5 national samples (ie, Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Latvia). The results indicated that reasons other than functional limitations (ie, limitations within the person, also called intrinsic disability) 12 influenced the results.…”

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Impact of Sociocultural Care and Service Context on Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Dependence Among Very Old European Women

Iwarsson

Horstmann

Oswald

et al. 2009

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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To explore the impact of the sociocultural care and service context on dependence in instrumental activities of daily living, data were collected from 1448 very old women in 5 European countries. In addition, the influence of socioeconomic indicators was explored using descriptive statistics and regression analyses. Highly significant differences concerning formal/informal support and use of mobility devices were found, and dependence in cleaning, shopping, and transportation varied significantly among the national samples. For valid interpretations of instrumental activities of daily living assessments, not only the influence of functional limitations has to be kept in mind. Such knowledge is important, particularly in cross-national studies.

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“…To measure the level of difficulty regarding independent ADL, a study-specific extension [34] of the ADL Staircase [35] was used. First, based on an interview and observation, five personal activities of daily living (P-ADLs: bathing, dressing, going to the toilet, transfer and feeding) and four instrumental activities of daily living (I-ADLs: cleaning, shopping, transportation and cooking) were assessed as: performed independently, partly dependently or dependently.…”

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“…By using a study-specific extension of the ADL Staircase [34], information on independence without difficulty, as well as with difficulty in ADL was captured, resulting in a more detailed picture of ADL performance than is usually provided. Still, differences between users and non-users of ADs regarding more social or leisure activities, such as visiting friends, participating in club activities or going to the cinema or theatre, remain to be ADs.…”

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The use of assistive devices and change in use during the ageing process among very old Swedish people

Kylberg

Löfqvist

Horstmann

et al. 2012

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

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The use of assistive devices and change in use during the ageing process among very old Swedish people. General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.• Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research.• You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. and non-users of assistive devices (ADs) for mobility and personal care, over a six-year period, and to investigate factors predicting AD use over a six-year period.Method: Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to analyse quantitative data from a subsample from the Swedish part of the ENABLE-AGE Survey Study, n=154.Variables according to socio-demographics, environment and health were utilised.Results: The number of users increased over time, particularly those using both types of ADs (mobility and personal care). There were differences in health between users and non-users, while no such differences were seen regarding socio-demographics or environmental factors.Health factors most prominent predicted AD use after six years, but also variables within socio-demographics and the environment had an impact on the use; income for ADs for personal care and aspects in the outdoor environment for ADs for mobility.Conclusions: As ADs increases over time, it is important, to pay attention to health as well as other factors, among users and non-users of ADs, to provide important information in planning for and supporting healthy and active ageing.

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Assessment of dependence in daily activities combined with a self-rating of difficulty

Abstract: The combined approach to data collection gave a diversified, information-rich picture. The assessment used is easy to administer and can be used in practice contexts in different countries.

Cited by 40 publications

References 23 publications

Relationships between perceived aspects of home and symptoms in a cohort aged 67–70

Relationships between perceived aspects of home and symptoms in a cohort aged 67–70

Impact of Sociocultural Care and Service Context on Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Dependence Among Very Old European Women

The use of assistive devices and change in use during the ageing process among very old Swedish people

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