ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL) CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, IMPACTS OF DISEASE AND LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL) CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, IMPACTS OF DISEASE AND LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Activities of Daily Living in Alzheimer’s Disease: Cognitive and Neural Correlates

Abstract

Introduction

Measuring Activities of Daily Living

Self-Report and Informant-Report Measures of ADL

Performance-Based Measures of ADL

Direct Observation

Associations between Cognitive Function and ADL

Global Cognitive Functioning and ADL

Memory and ADL

Executive Functions and ADL

Visuospatial Abilities and ADL

Summary: Cognitive Correlates of ADL

Functional Neuroimaging of ADL

Associations between Regional Brain Perfusion/Metabolism and ADL

Associations between Brain Perfusion and Discrete Components of ADL

Regional Brain Perfusion/Metabolism to Predict Decline in ADL

Summary: Functional Neuroimaging of ADL

Structural Neuroimaging of ADL

Associations between Neuroanatomical Measures and ADL in AD

Associations between Neuroanatomical Measures and ADL in Other Types of Dementia

Summary: Structural Neuroimaging of ADL

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 Activities of Daily Living, Activities Parallel to Daily Living, and Disease-Specific Quality of Life in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Introduction

Assessment of Knee Osteoarthritis

1. Kellgren-Lawrence Grading

2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

3. Strength Evaluation of Knee Joint Muscles

4. Five-Meter Walk Test (5MWT)

5. Functional Reach Test (FRT)

6. Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

7. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

8. Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure (JKOM)

Conservative Treatment of Knee OA

Therapeutic Exercise

Education for Patients and Educational Guidance

Weight Reduction

Body Function, Mind Function, and Disease-Specific QOL

ADLs, APDLs, and Disease-Specific QOL

References

Chapter 3 The Design of Robust Real-Time Wearable Fall Detection Systems Aiming for Fall Prevention

Abstract

Introduction

Part (I): Fall Detection System Using TTU Wired Gait Sensor

(I.1) Sensors Basics

(I.2) Methodolgy

(I.3) Results

(I.4) Summary and Future Work from the Wired Fall Detection Sensor Study

Part (II): 2nd Wireless Fall Detection Study Using Our Wireless Gait Analysis Sensor (WGAS) System

(II.1) Introduction on Gait Analysis and Fall Detection

(II.2) Sensor System and Experimental Methods

a. The Wireless Gait Analysis Sensor (WGAS)

b. Testing of Fall, ADL and DGI

(II.3) BP ANN Algorithm

(II.4) Classification Results

(II.5) Summary of WGAS Fall Detection Sensor

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4 Disability and Ethnicities

Abstract

Introduction

Hispanic Culture

African-American Culture

Asian and Pacific Islanders Culture

Caucasian Culture

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5 Evaluation of Hand Functionality during Activities of Daily Living (ADL): A Review

Abstract

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. ADL and Disabilities

3. ADL in Rehabilitation or Clinical Evaluation

4. The Role of the Hand in the Ability to Perform ADL

5. The Present Status of the Assessment of Functionality of the Hand

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 6 Rehabilitation Strategies to Promote Independence in Daily Living Tasks for People with Cognitive Impairments

Abstract

Self-Regulation

Mental Imagery

For People with Stroke

For People with Mild Cognitive Impairments or Dementia

External Cues and Imagery

For People with Parkinson’s Disease

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Index