Measuring Functional Status in a Population Survey. The Dartmouth COOP Functional Health Assessment Charts/WONCA Used in an Epidemiological Study

In a population study, a random sample of 398 persons from 20 to 72 years answered the six item version of the Dartmouth COOP functional health assessment charts/WONCA. The results according to age and sex are presented. The charts have been developed primarily for use in clinical settings. In a cro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Family practice 1993, Vol.10 (2), p.212-218
Hauptverfasser:	BRUUSGAARD, DAG, NESSIφY, INGE, RUTLE, OLAV, FURUSETH, KRISTIAN, NATVIG, BÅRD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Activities of Daily Living - classification Adult Aged Data Interpretation, Statistical Female Health Status Indicators Health Surveys Humans Male Middle Aged Norway Population Surveillance Surveys and Questionnaires Urban Population - statistics & numerical data
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Zusammenfassung:	In a population study, a random sample of 398 persons from 20 to 72 years answered the six item version of the Dartmouth COOP functional health assessment charts/WONCA. The results according to age and sex are presented. The charts have been developed primarily for use in clinical settings. In a cross-sectional study in a normal population, the instrument seems feasible in use and it differentiates between the sexes and age groups.
ISSN:	0263-2136 1460-2229
DOI:	10.1093/fampra/10.2.212