Predictors of mortality and short-term physical and cognitive dependence in critically ill persons 75 years and older: a prospective cohort study

Predictors of mortality and short-term physical and cognitive dependence in critically ill persons 75 years and older: a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of 3-month mortality in critically ill older persons under medical care and to assess the clinical impact of an ICU stay on physical and cognitive dependence and subjective health...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ramakers Michel, Terzi Nicolas, Prévost Fabrice, Valette Xavier, Gaillard Cathy, Séguin Amélie, Chevalier Stéphanie, Daubin Cédric, Parienti Jean-Jacques, du Cheyron Damien, Charbonneau Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
older persons
intensive care unit
mortality
functional autonomy
quality of life
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/9/1/35

Internet

http://www.hqlo.com/content/9/1/35

Similar Items