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Comorbidity and 1-year mortality risks in nursing home residents

Authors :
Dijk, Pieter T. M. van
Mehr, David R.
Ooms, Marcel E.
Madsen, Richard
Petroski, Greg
Frijters, Dinnus H.
Pot, Anne Margriet
Ribbe, Miel W.
Source :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. April, 2005, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p660, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

A study on elderly inmates of nursing homes who died within one year of joining the nursing home is presented. The effect of chronic ailments and other diseases on their mortality is examined.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028614
Volume :
53
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.132224511