Physical Fitness in Older People Recently Diagnosed with Cognitive Impairment Compared to Older People Recently Discharged from Hospital

Background/Aims: There is evidence of an association between cognitive function and physical fitness. The aim of this study was to compare physical fitness in patients with cognitive impairment with a group of older people recently discharged from hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 98 p...

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Main Authors: Karin Hesseberg, Astrid Bergland, Elisabeth Rydwik, Therese Brovold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-09-01
Series:Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/447534