Key result
Over 4 years, persons with late effects of polio had no significant increase in ADL dependency but experienced significantly increased perceived difficulties and use of mobility devices.
Population
Community dwelling persons from a polio clinic with late effects of polio
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 years
Authors
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Clinicians may monitor perceived difficulties and mobility needs in late polio despite stable ADL; leaves open intervention trials.
Cohort
Over 4 years, persons with late effects of polio experience increased perceived difficulties in daily activities and increased use of mobility devices, despite no significant increase in ADL dependency.
Thorén‐Jönsson et al. (2009) conducted a cohort in Late effects of polio. 4-year follow-up vs. Baseline was evaluated on Changes in ability, perceived difficulty, and use of assistive devices. Over 4 years, persons with late effects of polio had no significant increase in ADL dependency but experienced significantly increased perceived difficulties and use of mobility devices.
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