A prediction model to identify hospitalised, older adults with reduced physical performance

A prediction model to identify hospitalised, older adults with reduced physical performance

Abstract Background Identifying older adults with reduced physical performance at the time of hospital admission can significantly affect patient management and trajectory. For example, such patients could receive targeted hospital interventions such as routine mobilisation. Furthermore, at the time...

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Main Authors: Inge H. Bruun, Thomas Maribo, Birgitte Nørgaard, Berit Schiøttz-Christensen, Christian B. Mogensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Reduced physical performance
Prediction model
Physical activity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0671-5

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