Use of an Ambulation Assistive Device Predicts Functional Decline Associated With Hospitalization

Background. Loss of functional independence occurs frequently with hospitalization. In community-dwelling elders, lower extremity disability is an important predictor of functional loss. Ambulation assistive devices (canes, walkers), as markers of lower extremity disability, may predict functional d...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 1999-02, Vol.54 (2), p.M83-M88
Hauptverfasser:	Mahoney, Jane E., Sager, Mark A., Jalaluddin, Muhammad
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Activities of Daily Living Aged Canes Female Follow-Up Studies Forecasting Hospitalization Humans Male Motor ability Movement Disorders - rehabilitation Older people Orthopedic apparatus Orthopedic Equipment Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Patient Discharge Prospective Studies Risk Factors Self-Help Devices Walkers Walking - physiology
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