Comparison of the test of everyday functional abilities with a direct measure of daily function

Myron F. Weiner; Helena R. Gehrmann; Linda S. Hynan; Kathleen C. Saine; C. Munro Cullum

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Comparison of the test of everyday functional abilities with a direct measure of daily function

Myron F. Weiner, Helena R. Gehrmann, Linda S. Hynan, Kathleen C. Saine, C. Munro Cullum

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Objectives: To compare scores for dementia patients on a newly developed direct test of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) to scores on a widely accepted functional measure. Methods: In 27 community-dwelling dementia patients, scores for the Test of Everyday Functional Ability (TEFA) were compared with scores on a widely used direct test of daily function (Independent Living Scale; ILS). Results: Mini-Mental State Examination scores ranged from 5 to 28 (mean ± SD = 20.7 ± 6.37). There was a highly significant correlation between total TEFA and total ILS scores (r(25) = 0.892, p < 0.001) as well as many of the comparable sub-scales. Conclusion: The TEFA is a valid measure of IADL competence for dementia patients.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	83-86
Number of pages	4
Journal	Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders
Volume	22
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000093388
State	Published - Jun 2006

Keywords

Activities of daily living
Dementia, assessment
Instrumental activities of daily living
Test of everyday Functional Abilities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geriatrics and Gerontology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychiatry and Mental health

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