Rates and Determinants of Functional Limitations among the Elderly Population in Al-Dakhlyia Region , Sultanate of Oman

Sultana Mohammed Al-Sabahi; Al Sinawi , Hamed; Saleh Saif Al-Hinai; Randa Mahmoud Youssef

doi:10.5742/MEJAA.2013.105320

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Rates and Determinants of Functional Limitations among the Elderly Population in Al-Dakhlyia Region , Sultanate of Oman

Authors:

Sultana Mohammed Al-Sabahi | Al Sinawi , Hamed | Saleh Saif Al-Hinai | Randa Mahmoud Youssef

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2013 vol.10 Issue 5, pp.3-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

38542

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102

DOI:

10.5742/MEJAA.2013.105320

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Abstract:

 Background: Ageing of the Omani society calls for the evaluation of functional abilities and thefactors that should be addressed by health programs. This study was conducted to reveal the extent and determinants of dependency on IADL and ADL among the elderly in Al-Dakhliyah governorate, Oman.Methods: Records of the comprehensive assessment of elderly population in Al-Dakhliyah between 2008 and 2010 were reviewed. Data covered socio-demographic characteristics, medical and nutritionevaluation and the assessment of mental status and functional abilities. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify the significant determinants of ADL and IADL at the 5% level.Results: The study included 1816 elderly aged between 60 and 94 years. More elderly were dependent on IADL (56.12%) than ADL (25.17%). Depression and dementia were more frequent among theelderly dependent on ADL (32.57% and 43.63%) than those dependent on IADL (21.30% and 33.83%). Dependency on IADL was predicted by age, unfavorable socioeconomic status, stroke with residual deficits, use of aid, joint problems, dementia and incontinence. Age, stroke with residualdeficits, poor perception of health, physical inactivity, corneal opacity, hearing defect, dementia,depression, incontinence, the use of aid and mobility restriction predicted dependency on ADL.Conclusion: Deterioration of functional abilities among healthy elderly is inevitable because of the advance in age. Prevention and management of depression, dementia and musculoskeletal disorders and improvement of socioeconomic status may reduce the rates of dependency.

Article Details

Rates and Determinants of Functional Limitations among the Elderly Population in Al-Dakhlyia Region , Sultanate of Oman

Authors:

Sultana Mohammed Al-Sabahi | Al Sinawi , Hamed | Saleh Saif Al-Hinai | Randa Mahmoud Youssef

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2013 vol.10 Issue 5, pp.3-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

38542

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102

DOI:

10.5742/MEJAA.2013.105320

Descriptors:

GERIATRIC DISEASES

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMMES

MARITAL STATUS

DEPRESSION (PSYCHOLOGY)

AGED

Issues

Article Details

Rates and Determinants of Functional Limitations among the Elderly Population in Al-Dakhlyia Region , Sultanate of Oman

Authors: Sultana Mohammed Al-Sabahi | Al Sinawi , Hamed | Saleh Saif Al-Hinai | Randa Mahmoud Youssef

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2013 vol.10 Issue 5, pp.3-15

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2013

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 38542

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 14498677

pISSN: 18390102

DOI: 10.5742/MEJAA.2013.105320

Descriptors:

GERIATRIC DISEASES

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMMES

MARITAL STATUS

DEPRESSION (PSYCHOLOGY)

AGED

Issues

Authors:

Sultana Mohammed Al-Sabahi | Al Sinawi , Hamed | Saleh Saif Al-Hinai | Randa Mahmoud Youssef

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2013 vol.10 Issue 5, pp.3-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

38542

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

14498677

pISSN:

18390102

DOI:

10.5742/MEJAA.2013.105320