Potential associated factors of functional disability in Chinese older inpatients: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is still controversy about the relationship between aging and changes in functional ability. This study aims to describe the level of basic activities of daily living (ADL) and higher-level instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in different age groups and explore the factors associated with functional disability in Chinese older inpatients.

Methods

This cross-sectional study surveyed 9996 older inpatients aged 65 years and older from six tertiary hospitals in China from October 2018 to February 2019. The levels of ADL and IADL were measured by scores of the Barthel index and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale. A mixed-effect generalized linear model was used to examine the association between functional disability and covariates.

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SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7650523 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature