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Table 2 The results of Late-Life Function & Disability Instrument over time (mean ± SD)

From: Translation and validation of the Arab version of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument: a cross sectional study

Test results

Test 1 (n = 61)

Test 2 (n = 41)

Function component

Function total

61.8 ± 3.0

65.6 ± 2.9

Upper extremity

81.2 ± 11.0

86.8 ± 11.5

Basic lower extremity

73.7 ± 8.0

79.5 ± 9.2

Advanced lower extremity

51.9 ± 5.0

56.9 ± 4.4

Disability component

Frequency total

45.5 ± 3.0

50.2 ± 3.3

Social role

41.4 ± 4.5

46.8 ± 4.7

Personal role

48.1 ± 5.5

53.4 ± 6.3

Limitation total

70.5 ± 7.3

80.6 ± 10.1

Instrumental role

69.3 ± 8.3

79.7 ± 10.8

Management role

80.0 ± 11.1

89.2 ± 13.4

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