Individual correlates of autonomy in activities of daily living of institutionalized elderly individuals: an exploratory study in a holistic perspective
Individual correlates of autonomy in activities of daily living of institutionalized elderly individuals: an exploratory study in a holistic perspective
This study aimed at identifying the individual correlates of autonomy in activities of daily living (ADL) of 40 institutionalized elderly individuals. Results showed that balance skill and perception of physical functioning were significantly associated with ADL. Interventions on the physical functioning, both perceived and real, might have positive influence on the autonomy of institutionalized elderly individuals.
ADL, autonomy, holistic perspective, nursing homes, older people
284-291
Candela, Filippo
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Zucchetti, Giulia
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Magistro, Daniele
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1 September 2013
Candela, Filippo
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Zucchetti, Giulia
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Magistro, Daniele
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Candela, Filippo, Zucchetti, Giulia and Magistro, Daniele
(2013)
Individual correlates of autonomy in activities of daily living of institutionalized elderly individuals: an exploratory study in a holistic perspective.
Holistic Nursing Practice, 27 (5), .
(doi:10.1097/HNP.0b013e31829b9483).
Abstract
This study aimed at identifying the individual correlates of autonomy in activities of daily living (ADL) of 40 institutionalized elderly individuals. Results showed that balance skill and perception of physical functioning were significantly associated with ADL. Interventions on the physical functioning, both perceived and real, might have positive influence on the autonomy of institutionalized elderly individuals.
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Published date: 1 September 2013
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ADL, autonomy, holistic perspective, nursing homes, older people
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/510666
ISSN: 0887-9311
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Filippo Candela
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Giulia Zucchetti
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Daniele Magistro
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