The prevalence of functional disability and its impact on older adults in the ASEAN region: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Functional disability is a common consequence of the ageing process and can lead to poor health outcomes due to the inability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) independently. However, the prevalence of functional disability among older adults in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is poorly documented. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of functional disability and its impact on older adults in the ASEAN region.

Methods

A systematic literature search was performed on 4 databases from inception until March 2021 to identify studies examining individuals aged 60 years and above reporting functional disabilities in the ASEAN region. Information on the prevalence and impact of fun

SUBMITTER: Yau PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9754909 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature