KUKU

KU ScholarWorks

  • myKU
  • Email
  • Enroll & Pay
  • KU Directory
    • Login
    View Item 
    •   KU ScholarWorks
    • Dissertations and Theses
    • Theses
    • View Item
    •   KU ScholarWorks
    • Dissertations and Theses
    • Theses
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, COGNITIVE FUNCTION, AND PERFORMANCE OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN PATIENTS WITH EARLY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    Jaber_ku_0099M_10854_DATA_1.pdf (429.8Kb)
    Issue Date
    2010-05-31
    Author
    Jaber, Ala'a Fayez
    Publisher
    University of Kansas
    Format
    63 pages
    Type
    Thesis
    Degree Level
    M.S.
    Discipline
    Occupational Therapy Education
    Rights
    This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author.
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common disease among the elderly. Physical activity may be beneficial for people with AD as it may slow the rate of decline in cognitive and motor abilities. This retrospective correlational study explored the association between physical activity, cognitive function, and performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) in early-stage AD. The sample consisted of 112 participants divided on 2 groups; AD and non-demented controls. Results showed that the AD group exhibited significant declines in cognition, function, and practice of physical activity over a period of 2 years compared to the control group (p<.002). Less practice of household activities and physical leisure activities was significantly associated with decline in the performance of ADLs (p <.05) in people with AD. Additionally, cognitive function significantly predicted functional decline (p<.001) in AD. In conclusion, physical activity may be an important part of maintaining independence in people with early AD.
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/1808/6379
    Collections
    • Education Dissertations and Theses [1065]
    • Theses [3828]

    Items in KU ScholarWorks are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.


    We want to hear from you! Please share your stories about how Open Access to this item benefits YOU.


    Contact KU ScholarWorks
    785-864-8983
    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    785-864-8983

    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    Image Credits
     

     

    Browse

    All of KU ScholarWorksCommunities & CollectionsThis Collection

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics

    Contact KU ScholarWorks
    785-864-8983
    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    785-864-8983

    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    Image Credits
     

     

    The University of Kansas
      Contact KU ScholarWorks
    Lawrence, KS | Maps
     
    • Academics
    • Admission
    • Alumni
    • Athletics
    • Campuses
    • Giving
    • Jobs

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

     Contact KU
    Lawrence, KS | Maps