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This study explores the extent to which personal and environmental
factors explain participation in daily activities and social roles of older
adults with chronic conditions. METHOD: Two hundred older adults with chronic
conditions completed the following assessments: Assessment of Life Habits
(participation); Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (social support);
Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale (balance confidence); Timed Up and
Go Test (mobility capacity); and Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression
Scale (depression symptomatology). RESULTS: Mobility and balance confidence
explained 30% of the level of participation in daily activities and 24% of
participation in social roles, whereas social support and depression did not
contribute to the explanation of participation. When explaining participation in
daily activities, sex had a significant contribution to the model. CONCLUSIONS:
Participation accomplishment is explained by personal factors related to an
elder's physical and mental ability while sex differences had an important role
for explaining accomplishment of daily activities. Additional aspects of
participation, environmental barriers, and level of disability, are key factors
identified for further inquiry.

Langue : ANGLAIS