The relationship between age and process of care and patient tolerance of bronchoscopy
Article Abstract:
A study was conducted to find out whether patient age is associated with differences in flexible bronchoscopy technique and tolerance. The results indicated that chronological age should not be a contraindication for bronchoscopy in older persons.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
United States, Influence, Age, Age (Biology), Old age, Bronchoscopy
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Effect of medical conditions on improvement in self-reported and observed functional performance of elders
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The impact of nine disabling medical conditions upon recovery from functional limitations by elders is evaluated. The results revealed that recovery from prevalent functional limitations was frequent.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
Chronic diseases
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Subjects list: Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Research
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