Identification of older hospitalised patients at risk for functional decline, a study to compare the predictive values of three screening instruments

Authors Marieke Schuurmans , Jita Hoogerduijn , Johanna Korevaar , Bianca Buurman , Sophia de Rooij
Published in Journal of Clinical Nursing
Publication date 2010
Type Article

Summary

After being hospitalised, 30–60% of older patients experience a decline in functioning, resulting in a decreased quality of life and autonomy. The objective of this study was to establish a screening instrument for identifying older hospitalised patients at risk for functional decline by comparing the predictive values of three screening instruments: identification of seniors at risk, care complexity prediction instrument and hospital admission risk profile.

Language English
Published in Journal of Clinical Nursing
Year and volume 19 9/10
Key words geriatrie, ouderenzorg, functieverlies
Page range 1219-1225

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