Measuring mobility in older hospital patients with cognitive impairment using the de Morton Mobility Index

Measuring mobility in older hospital patients with cognitive impairment using the de Morton Mobility Index

Abstract Background Mobility is a key outcome in older patients with cognitive impairment. The de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) is an established measure of older people’s mobility that is promising for use in older patients with cognitive impairment. The aim of this study was to examine the DEMMI’s...

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Main Authors: Tobias Braun, Christian Grüneberg, Christian Thiel, Ralf-Joachim Schulz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Mobility limitation
Outcome assessment
Geriatric assessment
Psychometrics
Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0780-9

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