Prevalence and outcomes of low mobility in hospitalized older patients
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The prevalence of different levels of mobility in a hospitalized older cohort, to measure the degree and rate of adverse outcomes associated with different mobility levels, and to examine the physician activity orders and documented reasons for bedrest in the lowest mobility group is estimated. The adverse outcomes associated with low mobility and bedrest may be viewed as iatrogenic events leading to complications, such as functional decline is demonstrated.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Prevalence and correlates of perceived societal racism in older African-American adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
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A study examining the frequency and correlates of perceived societal racism on older African-American patients, suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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