Functional disability in basic and instrumental activities of daily living among older adults globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Functional disability in older adults refers to difficulties in performing daily activities. It is usually evaluated based on an individual’s ability to carry out basic activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Although existing studies provide val...

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Published in:	BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors:	Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mamaru Getinet, Addisu Getie, Worku Misganaw Kebede, Tadesse Tsehay Tarekegn, Daniel Gashaneh Belay
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Basic activities of daily living Functional disability Instrumental activities of daily living Older adults
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06056-8