The modified functional comorbidity index performed better than the Charlson index and original functional comorbidity index in predicting functional outcome in geriatric rehabilitation: a prospective observational study
Abstract Background In the inpatient rehabilitation of older patients, estimating to what extent the patient may functionally recover (functional prognosis), is important to plan the rehabilitation programme and aid discharge planning. Comorbidity is very common in older patients. However, the role...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-1498-z |