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| Self-report of functional abilities in older adults with mental retardation: ADLs and IADLs | | Author(s) | Laura Villeponteaux, Valerie DeCoux, Ann Beardshall |
| Journal title | Journal of Applied Gerontology, vol 17, no 1, March 1998 |
| Pages | pp 53-66 |
| Keywords | Cognitive impairment ; Mobility ; Self care capacity ; Evaluation ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of self-report in determining functional abilities in older adults with learning disabilities. Thirty people aged 55 years and older in Mississippi, United States (US) were interviewed twice using the index of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale, which were modified to include structured probes. The participants' self-reports were compared to informant reports from their care providers. Significant test-retest reliability and a significant correlation between participants' self-reports and informant reports were found. Reliability and validity of the index of ADL were increased by eliminating the item on incontinence. Analysis of data confirmed the hypothesis that the modified ADL and IADL instruments could be used to obtain reliable and valid self-report data regarding functional ability in older adults with learning disabilities. This information is useful to professionals in the generic ageing service system who are now serving persons with learning disabilities. |
| Accession Number | CPA-980401404 A |
| Classmark | E4: C4: CA: 4C: 7T |
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