Assessment of Activities of Daily Living and Quality of Life Among the Elderly in the Rural Area of Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
The study found that elderly individuals in rural areas had a mean QOL score, with social relationships scoring the lowest. Dependence on daily activities increased with age, while physical activity showed a positive correlation with QOL. The findings emphasize the need for health education and community-based programs to promote functional independence and social engagement among the elderly.
Authors
- S. Kumaran
- Arun Raja
- BN Surya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3389-9791)
- P M Aishwarya
Institutions
- Chettinad Health City (IN)
- Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospitals (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80600
- Primary Topic
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00