摘要
A cross-sectional study on the correlates of elderly disability was conducted in Taiwan. A total of 400 subjects was randomly selected according to Barthel Index scores from among 2600 subjects, which was a sample of a previous community-based health survey of elderly aged 65 or over. After comprehensive interviews and examinations of the subjects, disability dimensions and its correlates were identified. Results showed elderly with lower Mini-Mental State Examination scores and chronic diseases (such as stroke, pressure sores, hypertension, fracture, etc.) were more physical- functionally and socially disabled. This suggests that prevention and treatment of chronic diseases should be pursued further and that further assessment of cognitive-mental status in the elderly is warranted. In addition, males were more disabled than females in a physical-functional aspect, which may be the consequence of the traditional Chinese cultural effect.
| 原文 | 英語 |
|---|---|
| 頁（從 - 到） | 370-374 |
| 頁數 | 5 |
| 期刊 | American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| 卷 | 74 |
| 發行號 | 5 |
| 出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 1995 |
| 對外發佈 | Yes |
指紋
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Health Professions(all)
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
引用此文
Disability among the elderly of Taiwan. / Hsieh, R. L.; Lein, I. N.; Lee, W. C.; Lee, T. K.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Disability among the elderly of Taiwan
AU - Hsieh, R. L.
AU - Lein, I. N.
AU - Lee, W. C.
AU - Lee, T. K.
PY - 1995
Y1 - 1995
N2 - A cross-sectional study on the correlates of elderly disability was conducted in Taiwan. A total of 400 subjects was randomly selected according to Barthel Index scores from among 2600 subjects, which was a sample of a previous community-based health survey of elderly aged 65 or over. After comprehensive interviews and examinations of the subjects, disability dimensions and its correlates were identified. Results showed elderly with lower Mini-Mental State Examination scores and chronic diseases (such as stroke, pressure sores, hypertension, fracture, etc.) were more physical- functionally and socially disabled. This suggests that prevention and treatment of chronic diseases should be pursued further and that further assessment of cognitive-mental status in the elderly is warranted. In addition, males were more disabled than females in a physical-functional aspect, which may be the consequence of the traditional Chinese cultural effect.
AB - A cross-sectional study on the correlates of elderly disability was conducted in Taiwan. A total of 400 subjects was randomly selected according to Barthel Index scores from among 2600 subjects, which was a sample of a previous community-based health survey of elderly aged 65 or over. After comprehensive interviews and examinations of the subjects, disability dimensions and its correlates were identified. Results showed elderly with lower Mini-Mental State Examination scores and chronic diseases (such as stroke, pressure sores, hypertension, fracture, etc.) were more physical- functionally and socially disabled. This suggests that prevention and treatment of chronic diseases should be pursued further and that further assessment of cognitive-mental status in the elderly is warranted. In addition, males were more disabled than females in a physical-functional aspect, which may be the consequence of the traditional Chinese cultural effect.
KW - Barthel Index
KW - Community
KW - Disability
KW - Elderly
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VL - 74
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JO - American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
JF - American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
SN - 0894-9115
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