J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2010 Mar;21(1):101-109. 10.12799/jkachn.2010.21.1.101.

The Relations among ADL, Self-efficacy, Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Korean Elders

• Wang MJ

• KMID: 2292917
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2010.21.1.101

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was to identify the relations among ADL, self-efficacy, physical activity and cognitive function in elders.
METHODS
A total of 257 subjects aged between 60 and 92 were selected through convenient sampling. Data were collected with a self-reported questionnaire from January 10 to February 28, 2009. Collected data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN 15.0.
RESULTS
Differences in ADL, self-efficacy, physical activity, and cognitive functions according to general characteristics were as follows. ADL was significantly different according to age, cohabitation, recognition on health, and successful aging. Self-efficacy was significantly different according to cohabitation, recognition on health, and successful aging. Physical activity was significantly different according to age, educational level, cohabitation, and cognition on health. Cognitive function was significantly different according to age, educational level, job, and recognition on health. The correlation coefficient (r) of the ADL variables was .565 for self-efficacy, .633 for physical activity and .460 for cognitive function.
CONCLUSION
Findings of this study may be useful in understanding the health status of community-dwelling elders and developing more specific health promotion programs.

Keyword

Aged; ADL; Self efficacy; Motor activity; Cognition

MeSH Terms

Activities of Daily Living*
Aging
Cognition
Health Promotion
Motor Activity*
Self Efficacy
Surveys and Questionnaires

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