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- Title
Tests of executive function predict instrumental activities of daily living in community-dwelling older individuals.
- Authors
Cahn-Weiner, Deborah A; Boyle, Patricia A; Malloy, Paul F
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the utility of specific tests of executive functioning for predicting instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in community-dwelling older individuals (n = 30). In addition to tests of frontal and executive functioning, performance-based and caregiver-rated evaluations of IADLs were obtained. Results indicated that different tests of executive functioning were associated with outcomes on performance-based versus caregiver-rated assessments of IADLs. Specifically, the Trail Making Test (Part B) made a significant and unique contribution to the prediction of performance-based IADLs. In contrast, verbal fluency performance and Trail Making Test performance made significant independent contributions to the prediction of IADLs as reported by a caregiver. These findings suggest that different aspects of frontal and executive functions may be related to IADLs, depending on the type of assessment instrument used. Key words: activities of daily living, executive function, older adults
- Publication
Applied neuropsychology, 2002, Vol 9, Issue 3, p187
- ISSN
0908-4282
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1207/S15324826AN0903_8