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: The Lawton and Brody iADL Scale remains foundational but shows limited sensitivity for early functional decline. Outdated items and evolving socioeconomic and technological contexts underscore the need for refinement to enhance unbiased early detection and maintain longitudinal comparability. Updating the instrument to reflect modern demands could strengthen functional assessment in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders research and clinical trials.
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