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 |
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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 | 是 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- 骨科和運動醫學
- 復健
- 健康職業 (全部)
- 物理治療、運動療法和康復