The concept and measurement of functional disability in the elderly population: a literature review

被引：54

作者：

Alves, Luciana Correia ^{[1
]}

Leite, Iuri da Costa ^{[1
]}

Machado, Carla Jorge ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Escola Nacl Saude Publ, Dept Epidemiol & Metodos Quantitativos Saude, BR-21041210 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

[2] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Ctr Desenvolvimento & Planejamento Reg, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

来源：

CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA | 2008年 / 13卷 / 04期

关键词：

Functional disability; Concept; Measurement; Indicators;

D O I：

10.1590/S1413-81232008000400016

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 [公共卫生与预防医学]; 120402 [社会医学与卫生事业管理];

摘要：

This article aims to review the main concepts and measures of functional disability currently used in studies focusing on this subject. According to this review, functional disability can be defined as a difficulty or the need for help for performing basic or more complex daily activities necessary for keeping an independent life in the community. As refers to measurement criteria, the studies do not follow a clear-cut standard, varying substantially in relation to scales, dimensions and classifications besides depending directly or indirectly on the kind of available information. A correct method for rating functional disability does not exist at yet. For this reason it is essential that the researchers clearly indicate the concept of functional disability used in the studies and detail, which measures or tools were applied.

引用

页码：1199 / 1207

页数：9

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