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Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Osiki O. Jonathan is currently working at Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Osiki O. Jonathan is research interests includes Functional disability; Psychological Factors; Environmental Factors; Older Adults. Osiki O. Jonathan serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed Journals. Osiki O. Jonathan has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Osiki O. Jonathan has authored of many research articles/books related to Psychology.
Research
Influence of Environmental and Psychosocial Factors on Functional
Disability among Older Adults Attending a Geriatric Clinic in Ibadan, Oyo
State, Southwest Nigeria
Author(s): Olabisi Modupe Osimade*, Lawrence A. Adebusoye and Osiki O. Jonathan
Background: Functional disability, a gradual decline in ability to perform major day to day activities is a major health issue in late life generating concerns all over the world. The function of the environment and inherent characteristics in older adults play a major role in determining the gradual and eventual effect of this decline. Previous studies had established the prevalence and associating co morbid factors of functional disability among the older population but very few studies explored the influence of psychological and environmental factors on functional disability in older adults.
Method: The study is a cross sectional study with population comprising of consenting male and female patients aged sixty-five years and above who present at the Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre within the stipulated time frame for the study. A tota.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0487.20.10.380