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BMC GERIATRICS
卷 21, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02296-6
关键词
Longshi Scale; Barthel Index; Activities of Daily Life; Older Adults
资金
- Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province [SZSM201610039]
- [:2020A15151111134]
This study found that the Longshi Scale can effectively distinguish the ability in the activities of daily living of older adults with a neurological disease, showing a strong correlation with the Barthel Index scores.
BackgroundAbility in the activities of daily life is often impaired in the older adults with a neurological disease. The Barthel Index is an instrument used worldwide to assess such ability. The Longshi Scale is a picture-based alternative, but its effectiveness has not been evaluated with older adult subjects. This study was to determine whether the Longshi Scale can effectively quantify the ability of older adults in the activities of daily living by comparing its ratings with those using the Barthel Index.MethodsA multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among patients over 65 years. A total of 2438 patients were divided into three groups, including bedridden, domestic, or community group based on their ability to go out of bed, move outdoors, and return indoors. Their ability in the activities of daily living among three groups was evaluated using both the Longshi Scale and the Barthel Index, and the results were compared.ResultsThere was a significant difference in the average Barthel Index scores of three groups classified using the Longshi Scale. The average Longshi Scale scores also showed significant differences between the four groups classified using the Barthel Index. Spearman correlation coefficients showed strong correlation(>0.83) between the Longshi Scale and Barthel Index scores.ConclusionsThe Longshi Scale can efficiently distinguish the ability in the activities of daily living of people with a neurological disease. Its rating correlate well with those using the Barthel Index.
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