Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shashikala Dhansukhlal Dadarwala College of Nursing, Dahod, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Introduction: Aging is the process of becoming older. Activities of daily living (ADLs) are basic tasks that must be accomplished every day for an individual to thrive. Independence in performing ADLs is a central aspect of functioning. Older adults with or without musculoskeletal complaints frequently experience impairments and limitations in functioning in various life areas.

Objectives of the current study are to assess the functional independence among the elderly population and to identify the factors affecting the activity of daily living (ADL) of elderly population.

Methodology: The study was a community-based descriptive study. It was carried out to assess the functional independence and factors affecting on ADL among the elderly population of urban community. The sample size was estimated to be 60 and random sampling was used to choose the study subjects.

Result: The common finding of the study was 43.35%. Majority of elderly population were slightly dependent. 40% were moderately dependent. 16.66% were severely dependent. Moreover, the common factor affecting on the ADL was (13.91%) shivering of hands and (13.04%) general weakness

. Conclusion: From the study, researcher came to understand that after having adequate data on ADL, it is found that maximum elderly population is moderately dependent and the common factors affecting ADL were muscle weakness and shivering of hands.