JOURNAL ARTICLE

Association between instrumental activities of daily living frequency and clinical outcomes in older patients with cardiovascular disease.

  • Published In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2023, v. 22, n. 1. P. 64 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Kariya, Hidenori; Yamaoka-Tojo, Minako; Hamazaki, Nobuaki; Obara, Shinichi; Kitasato, Lisa; Matsunaga, Atsuhiko; Ako, Junya 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the association between the frequency of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), measured by the Frenchay Activities Index (FAI), and clinical outcomes in older outpatients (≥65 years) with cardiovascular disease (CVD). In a cohort of 632 Japanese patients with stable CVD, higher IADL frequency was independently linked to lower all-cause mortality and fewer hospital readmissions for cardiovascular events over a median follow-up of four years, even after adjusting for multiple clinical confounders. These findings were consistent across subgroups defined by age, sex, cardiac function, and disease history. The study suggests that maintaining higher IADL frequency may serve as a useful risk stratification tool and should be emphasized in cardiovascular rehabilitation programs for older adults.

Additional Information

  • Source:European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2023/01, Vol. 22, Issue 1, p64
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1474-5151
  • DOI:10.1093/eurjcn/zvac043
  • Accession Number:162144018
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