A Comparative Study of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) among Elderly Population Residing in Community Dwellings and Old Age Homes
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract: The population prevalence of older people has been growing worldwide. Quality of life among older people is a significant public health concern which primarily dependent on the activities of daily living. To compare the status of activities of daily living among elderly population residing in community and old age homes of Pune city.A cross sectional study was conducted among elderly in one of the selected municipal corporation block and three old age homes of Pune city. The study was carried out from 1st September 2012 to 31st August 2014. Data were collected by questioning study participants with the help of pre-structured and pre-tested proforma. Katz Activities of Daily Living scale was used to evaluate elderly for ability to perform essential life functions.Out of 200 elderly, 100 each were males and females. There were 66 males and 34 females in community group, however 34 males and 66 females were found in old age homes. In the study 86.55% participants were literate and remaining 13.5% were illiterate in all elderly. Out of 200 elderly, 189 (94.5%) were functionally able and remaining 11(5.5%) were dependent for activities of daily living. Large number of elderly was functionally able. Continuous care and monitoring of activities of daily living is important to maintain standard of living among elderly population. Keywords:Comparison, Elderly, Community, Old age homes, Katz Activities of Daily Living.
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Sachin M. Kharat, Sunil M. Sagare, Harshal Tukaram Pandve
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