Functional status before hospitalization in acutely ill older adults: validity and clinical importance of retrospective reports

Article Abstract:

This article examines the correlation between preexisting health conditions 2 weeks before hospital admission and at the time of admission in acutely ill older adults. Data show that patients' dependency on help in activities of daily living before hospital admission is a strong predictor of acute illness.

Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Evaluation, Psychometrics

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Risk of hip fracture in disabled community-living older adults

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It has been found that the rate of hip fracture in an older cohort of disabled community-living adults was similar to that in nursing home cohorts. Risk of such fractures has been investigated in disabled community-living older adults via a prospective cohort study, 1990-1997. White race, older age, ability to transfer independently, and cognitive impairment were independent predictors of hip fracture.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Risk factors, Disabled persons, Hip fractures, Nursing home patients

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Unsteadiness reported by older hospitalized patients predicts functional decline

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A study of elderly patients admitted to two hospitals in Ohio shows that patients who self-report increased unsteadiness tend to lose daily living skills during their hospital stay.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Research and Testing Services, Ohio, Geriatric Research, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Equilibrium (Physiology)

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