Predicting functional status outcomes in hospitalized patients aged 80 years and older

Article Abstract:

Prediction of functional status outcomes in hospitalized patients aged more than 79 years is discussed. A potential method for risk adjustment in research studies and for monitoring quality of care is offered. A prospective cohort study has been carried out in four US teaching hospitals. Subjects numbered 804. It was found that many older patients are functionally impaired at the time of admission and that many develop new limitations. A small amount of information that is readily available can be the basis for satisfactory predictions of functional status two months after hospitalization.

Psychological aspects, Planning, Terminal care, Prognosis

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Prediction of survival for older hospitalized patients: the HELP survival model

Article Abstract:

A prospective cohort study has been carried out to develop a model helpful for developing methods of prediction of survival for functionally limited hospitalized patients over the age of 79. The work shows a potential method for monitoring quality of care and for risk adjustment in research studies.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Statistics, Hospital patients, Disability, Disabilities, Activities of daily living, Experimental design, Research design

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