Functional Capacity and Difficulties in Activities of Daily Living From a Cross-National Perspective

Kekäläinen, Tiia; Luchetti, Martina; Sutin, Angelina R.; Terracciano, Antonio

doi:10.1177/08982643221128929

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“…Improvements were observed in different tests on functional capacity: 8-ft up and go, sit-to-stand, timed up and go, timed up and down stairs, Ruininks-Oseretsky response speed [49] – [54] . These findings are important since functional capacity is an important element within routine activities [79] and adults with DS have a decreased functional capacity, mostly because of high levels of obesity and low levels of cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength [80] . However, it is necessary to continue investigating this area in this population, since the main results observed are in children with DS, where it has been seen that their quality of life is affected by functional capacity [81] .…”

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Effects of exercise, physical activity, and sports on physical fitness in adults with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Montalva-Valenzuela,

Castillo-Paredes,

Farias-Valenzuela

et al. 2024

AIMSPH

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<abstract> <p>This systematic review aimed to analyze the effects of exercise, physical activity, and sports on physical fitness in adults with Down syndrome (DS). A literature search was conducted across four databases EBSCO, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed. The PRISMA guidelines were followed. The PEDro scale and the Cochrane risk of bias tool were used to assess the quality and risk of the studies, respectively. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (code: CRD42023449627). Of the 423 records initially found, 13 were finally included in the systematic review, in which 349 adults with DS participated. 92% of the articles declared at least one significant difference post-intervention. The available evidence indicates that exercise, physical activity, and sports have a positive effect on some variables of physical fitness, especially strength, balance, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, and functional capacity. Furthermore, it should be considered as an additional treatment or complementary therapy to improve the functionality and quality of life of adults with DS.</p> </abstract>

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Effects of exercise, physical activity, and sports on physical fitness in adults with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Montalva-Valenzuela,

Castillo-Paredes,

Farias-Valenzuela

et al. 2024

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“…Functionality is a person's ability to independently perform activities of daily living (ADLs) [1]. ADLs can be classified into basic activities of daily living (BADLs), instrumental 2 of 14 activities of daily living (IADLs), and advanced activities of daily living (AADLs) [2,3].…”

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Protocol for the Development of Automatic Multisensory Systems to Analyze Human Activity for Functional Evaluation: Application to the EYEFUL System

Obeso-Benítez,

Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres,

Huertas-Hoyas

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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The EYEFUL system represents a pioneering initiative designed to leverage multisensory systems for the automatic evaluation of functional ability and determination of dependency status in people performing activities of daily living. This interdisciplinary effort, bridging the gap between engineering and health sciences, aims to overcome the limitations of current evaluation tools, which often lack objectivity and fail to capture the full range of functional capacity. Until now, it has been derived from subjective reports and observational methods. By integrating wearable sensors and environmental technologies, EYEFUL offers an innovative approach to quantitatively assess an individual’s ability to perform activities of daily living, providing a more accurate and unbiased evaluation of functionality and personal independence. This paper describes the protocol planned for the development of the EYEFUL system, from the initial design of the methodology to the deployment of multisensory systems and the subsequent clinical validation process. The implications of this research are far-reaching, offering the potential to improve clinical evaluations of functional ability and ultimately improve the quality of life of people with varying levels of dependency. With its emphasis on technological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, the EYEFUL system sets a new standard for objective evaluation, highlighting the critical role of advanced screening technologies in addressing the challenges of modern healthcare. We expect that the publication of the protocol will help similar initiatives by providing a structured approach and rigorous validation process.

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Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment Amongst Older Adults and the Associated Risk Factors

Muhammed,

Hussain,

Abdalrazak

2023

KJAR

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Cognitive impairment in older adults refers to a decline in mental abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, often associated with aging. This study aimed to show the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older people and examine the risk factors in acquiring the disease. This cross-sectional, community-based study was implemented between August 2022 and August 2023. The study population involved older adults (n= 400) living in urban regions aged ≥60 years. A questionnaire used to collect sociodemographic data. Further, mini mental state examination tool to assess cognitive function, activities of daily living tool to assess physical functional capacity, patient health questionnaire-9 tool to identify depressive symptoms, Snellen chart to examine visual acuity and whispered voice test to examine hearing acuity were used. Chi-square test used to investigate the association between risk factors and cognitive impairment. The prevalence of cognitive impairment was 31.25% in examined community. The risk of the disease was higher in the following participants: age group 90-100 (71.4%), female (45.9%), unemployed (47.1%), having insufficient socioeconomic level (51.2%), being illiterate (49.3%), having low hearing acuity (77.4%), having sever functional impairment (78.6%), being widowed (56.8%), living with others rather than a spouse (54.4%), having low visual acuity (33.3%), and having depressive symptoms (65.1%). The severity of cognitive impairment is statistically significantly related to age group of 90-100 years old (80%), smokers (n = 21) is mostly mild [n=9/21 (42.85%)], the decrease in hearing acuity is more frequent among those with sever cognitive impairment [n= 9/24 (37.5%)], and most of the features were of mild severity [n= 45/69 (65.2%)]. Cognitive impairment is a prevalent disease, and the risk factors are being females, unemployed, have a low socioeconomic level, illiterate, and widowed. Moreover, the disease is substantially related with increasing age, low hearing and visual acuity, depressive symptoms, and physical functional impairment.

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Functional Capacity and Difficulties in Activities of Daily Living From a Cross-National Perspective

Cited by 3 publications

References 51 publications

Effects of exercise, physical activity, and sports on physical fitness in adults with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Effects of exercise, physical activity, and sports on physical fitness in adults with Down syndrome: A systematic review

Protocol for the Development of Automatic Multisensory Systems to Analyze Human Activity for Functional Evaluation: Application to the EYEFUL System

Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment Amongst Older Adults and the Associated Risk Factors

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