Socioeconomic Status and the Relationship of Physical Performance with Activities of Daily Living
2024
Socioeconomic Status and Physical Performance in Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Chang Grace, Malhotra Rahul, Seligman Benjamin
Primary Institution: University of California Los Angeles
Hypothesis
Does socioeconomic status modify the relationship between physical performance and limitations in activities of daily living?
Conclusion
Socioeconomic status can modify how physical performance affects limitations in daily activities among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Performance was measured using gait speed and grip strength.
- ADL limitation was assessed using five Katz ADLs.
- Socioeconomic status was linked with access to resources.
Takeaway
If you're older and not moving well, how much help you have can change how much that affects your daily life.
Methodology
The study used negative binomial regression to analyze the relationship between physical performance and ADL limitations, considering socioeconomic status.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from the 2016 wave of the Health and Retirement Study.
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