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.
Department of Psychology, University of Torino, 10124 Turin, Italy. filippo.candela@unito.it
Filippo
F
Candela
Giulia
G
Zucchetti
Daniele
D
Magistro
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization; D008297:Male; D010465:Perception; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010809:Physical Fitness; D004856:Postural Balance