Concordance of proxy-perceived change and measured change in multiple domains of function in older persons

Article Abstract:

Proxy perceptions about change over 6 months in physical, instrumental, affective, and cognitive functioning of older persons are compared with computed change in patient self-report and performance and patient's own perceptions about change. Proxy perceptions about task-specific and global changes in subjectEs functional health over a short period of time are systematically different from patient report and observed performance.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Usage, Statistics, Epidemiology, Epidemiologic methods

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Mortality and adverse health events in newly admitted nursing home residents with and without Dementia

Article Abstract:

The veracity of the conjecture that Dementia increases the mortality rate of nursing home residents and renders them prone to infections, ulcers and other untoward health events is examined. The study proves that the care needs of those with Dementia among newly admitted nursing home residents differ from those without Dementia.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Mortality, Dementia, Nursing home patients

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Elderly patients with hip fracture with positive affect have better functional recovery over 2 years

Article Abstract:

Study to evaluate influence of optimism on functional recovery over a 2-years period in elderly persons who were hospitalized for hip fracture using three performance-based measures, is presented.

Maryland, Patient outcomes, Influence, Boston, Massachusetts, Hip joint, Hip fractures, Positive thinking (Psychology)

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