Developing an assessment tool to measure enhanced activities of daily living in older adults

Enhanced Activities of Daily Living (EADLs), defined as activities that lead to fulfillment, well-being, quality of life, happiness, and social engagement, have the potential to improve the health outcomes of older adults. This project endeavors to develop an assessment tool for EADLs focused on older adults. The primary objective was to identify common EADLs, satisfaction factors, and constraints related to EADLs in this demographic. The methodology involved interviews with four Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and three older adults to validate the content of the assessment, followed by a survey administered to 103 older adult participants. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability testing, were conducted. Through the EADL assessment, a diverse range of EADLs was identified, emphasizing the importance of both leisure and paid/unpaid work activities. Satisfaction factors associated with EADLs revealed multidimensional aspects of older adults' contentment, encompassing intrinsic motivation, social interactions, health and fitness, and emotional factors. The exploration of constraints highlighted two main categories: intrapersonal and external constraints, providing insights into constraints and potential areas for societal support. This research underscores the significance of a comprehensive understanding of EADLs in enhancing older adults' quality of life and informing targeted interventions and support mechanisms. The findings provide insights for the development of a comprehensive measure of EADLs.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Community Health

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2024

Author dc:creator

• Hattakitjamroen, Varitnan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rogers, Wendy A.
• Payne, Laura L.

• Enhanced Activities Of Daily Living
• Eadls
• Older Adults
• Leisure Satisfaction
• Leisure Constraints
• Assessment Development

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2024 Varitnan Hattakitjamroen

Language dc:language

en, eng

Handle dc:identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/124439

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