Effects of Cognitive Performance on Change in Physical Function in Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents.

Authors :: McConnell, Eleanor S.
Pieper, Carl F.
Sloane, Richard J.
Branch, Laurence G.
Source :: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences. Dec2002, Vol. 57 Issue 12, pM778-M784. 7p. 1 Diagram, 4 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Presents a study that examined the effects of nursing home (NH) residents' level of cognitive impairment on subsequent change in physical function. Percentage of elderly NH residents affected by cognitive impairment; Rate of change in activities of daily living; Implementation of NH Minimum Data Set assessment among NH residents during the 1990s.

Subjects :: *NURSING home patients
*AGE factors in cognition
*COGNITION disorders

Language :: English
ISSN :: 10795006
Volume :: 57
Issue :: 12
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 8736579
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/57.12.M778

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