Development of a model on factors affecting instrumental activities of daily living in people with mild cognitive impairment - a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:The level of function of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) is crucial for a person's autonomy. A clear understanding of the nature of IADL and its limitations in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is lacking. Literature suggests numerous possible influencing factors, e.g. cognitive function, but has not considered other domains of human functioning, such as environmental factors. Our aim was to develop a comprehensive model of IADL functioning that depicts the relevant influencing factors. METHODS:We conducted a four-round online Delphi study with a sample of international IADL experts (N = 69). In the first round, panelists were asked to mention all possible relevant cognitive and physical function factors, as well as environmental and personal factors,

SUBMITTER: Bruderer-Hofstetter M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7329426 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature