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    Assessing the Risk of IADL Tasks from the Perspective of Medically-at-risk Older Adults and their Caregivers

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    Gaudy, Jennifer
    Abstract
    The purpose of this study was to was to understand the impact of chronic disease on the functional ability of older adults by determining which instrumental activities of dialing living (IADL) are most meaningful and may pose a safety hazard for the medically-at-risk older adult who plans to live independently. Data was collected through individual interviews with twelve older adults and their caregivers. The participants had to be recently discharged from a hospital due to their chronic disease that include heart disease, stroke, COPD, dementia, or diabetes. Data analysis indicates that the most important IADLs were driving, managing medication, cooking, and phone use. Participants reported all IADL tasks affected by chronic disease except managing finances and phone use. Qualitative results revealed discrepancy between the caregiver's and participant's perception of driving ability which leads to concerns for safety. It is also suggested there may be safety concerns with medication management. Further examination and research should compare older adults' perception of functional performance and actual performance of IADL tasks.  
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10342/2231
    Subject
     Gerontology; Occupational Therapy; Occupational health and safety; Driving; IADL; Managing medication; Meaningfulness; Older adults 
    Date
    2009
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    Gaudy, Jennifer. (January 2009). Assessing the Risk of IADL Tasks from the Perspective of Medically-at-risk Older Adults and their Caregivers (Master's Thesis, East Carolina University). Retrieved from the Scholarship. (http://hdl.handle.net/10342/2231.)

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    Gaudy, Jennifer. Assessing the Risk of IADL Tasks from the Perspective of Medically-at-risk Older Adults and their Caregivers. Master's Thesis. East Carolina University, January 2009. The Scholarship. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/2231. March 02, 2021.
    Chicago:
    Gaudy, Jennifer, “Assessing the Risk of IADL Tasks from the Perspective of Medically-at-risk Older Adults and their Caregivers” (Master's Thesis., East Carolina University, January 2009).
    AMA:
    Gaudy, Jennifer. Assessing the Risk of IADL Tasks from the Perspective of Medically-at-risk Older Adults and their Caregivers [Master's Thesis]. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University; January 2009.
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    East Carolina University

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