Volume : III, Issue : VI, June - 2014

Causes of Physical Limitation and its Impact on Activities of Daily Living of Elderly

Mrs. P. Thenmozhi, Dr. S. Aruna

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Introduction: Ageing involves all aspects of organism and is largely characterized by a decline in functional efficiency and decreased capability to compensate and recover from physical and psychosocial stresses. Objective: To assess the causes of physical limitations and level of activities of daily living of elderly. Methods: Non experimental descriptive research Design was employed. 60samples were selected by using convenient sampling technique at a selected old age home. Data were collected by an interview technique. Causes of physical limitation were assessed by check list and the level of activities of daily lining was assessed by structured questionnaire and data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings of the study revealed that there was deficit in activities of daily living due to physical limitation among elderly. Conclusion: It is to be concluded that the study participants may get benefited by self instructional module regarding self care management and health promotion activities. This study has been a rewarding experience and contributed to nursing practice and research.

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Mrs.P.Thenmozhi, Dr.S.Aruna Causes of Physical Limitation and its Impact on Activities of Daily Living of Elderly International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue.VI June 2014

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