Survey of Current Status and Cognition of Activities of Daily Living in Dementia Patients: the 2018 "Il-sang-ye-chan" Campaign.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Disability associated with activities of daily living (ADL) is the basis of dementia diagnosis and is an important factor in the care of dementia patients. The status of awareness and burden of ADL disability in dementia patients was investigated six years ago and used as an important reference for "Il-sang-ye-chan" campaign. They were re-investigated in six years and compared with previous results.

Methods

The survey included caregivers of 100 dementia patients listed at the four regional dementia centers. Structured open and closed questions about ADL were asked. Assessments included age, sex, education level, economic status, severity of dementia, caregiving pattern, current statues and cognition of ADL, and caregiver needs.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Choi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6494780 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature