Do physical fitness and cognitive function mediate the relationship between basic activities of daily living and quality of life in older adults with dementia?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) is associated with quality of life (QoL) in individuals with dementia. However, the contribution of physical and cognitive functions to this relationship needs further examination. This study aims to examine the mediating effect of physical fitness and cognitive function in the relationship between independence in basic ADLs and QoL among older adults with dementia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 107 older adults with dementia (74.8% women; age 78.21 ± 7.70 years). Independence in basic ADL and QoL were evaluated using the Barthel Index (BI) and QoL- Alzheimer's Disease Scale, respectively. The Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale and the Mini-Mental State Examination were applied to as

SUBMITTER: Barros D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973068 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature