Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0487
ISSN: 2161-0487
Department of Family Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State, Ibadan, Nigeria
Research
Influence of Environmental and Psychosocial Factors on Functional
Disability among Older Adults Attending a Geriatric Clinic in Ibadan, Oyo
State, Southwest Nigeria
Author(s): Olabisi Modupe Osimade*, Lawrence A. Adebusoye and Osiki O. Jonathan
Background: Functional disability, a gradual decline in ability to perform major day to day activities is a major health issue in late life generating concerns all over the world. The function of the environment and inherent characteristics in older adults play a major role in determining the gradual and eventual effect of this decline. Previous studies had established the prevalence and associating co morbid factors of functional disability among the older population but very few studies explored the influence of psychological and environmental factors on functional disability in older adults.
Method: The study is a cross sectional study with population comprising of consenting male and female patients aged sixty-five years and above who present at the Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre within the stipulated time frame for the study. A tota.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0487.20.10.380