title: An activities index for use with stroke patients.
abstract: Scales of 'Activities of Daily Living' measure only a patient's ability for self-care. There is no brief scale to measure lifestyle, although this would be useful in determining rehabilitation goals. This paper describes such a scale, developed for use with stroke patients. The data obtained relate to pre-morbid and post-stroke levels of activities. Factor analysis indicates three major factors (domestic chores, leisure/work, outdoor activities). Two of these factors are sex-linked, as predicted. Some evidence is noted of the sensitivity of the index to severity of stroke.
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000367:Age Factors; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors