Alzheimer's Disease and the Disablement Process: Directions for Future Research

被引：0

作者：

Dassel, Kara ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Barrow Neurol Inst, Phoenix, AZ 85721 USA

来源：

PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS | 2009年 / 27卷 / 05期

关键词：

Disability; Alzheimer's disease; model;

D O I：

10.1080/02703180902856240

中图分类号：

R49 [康复医学];

学科分类号：

100215 ;

摘要：

The purpose of this theoretical paper is fourfold. First, the evolution of disability models is reviewed. Second, critique of current models and the need for an age-specific model is discussed. Third, the clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) including the physical disabilities that accompany the disease are addressed. Fourth, future directions in disability research in regards to AD are proposed. Disability models that are specific to persons with progressive cognitive disorders will aid in increasing researchers and clinicians understanding of the multifaceted and complex relationship between cognitive and physical impairments that characterize the disease trajectory of AD.

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页码：360 / 380

页数：21

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