ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to examine the ADL and life satisfaction of the physically disabled at home and to look at their interrelationship and the factors that affect them. Methods : The subjects of this study were 102 physically disabled people staying at home who were aged 20 or older. Their ADL and life ssatisfaction were measured using K-ADL and K-IADL, and a life satisfaction scale, respectively. Results : First, the subjects had overall low ADL and life satisfaction levels. Second, the correlation among KADL, K-IADL, and life satisfaction were significant, with the exception of the correlation between K-ADL and life satisfaction. In particular, their life satisfaction had a more significant correlation with their K-IADL than their K-ADL. Third, the examination of factors affecting their life satisfaction showed that mobility and the use of transportation influenced their life satisfaction. Conclusion : Intervention with I-ADL rather than B-ADL is considered to be necessary to enhance the life satisfaction of the physically disabled at home.