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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
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06:52 min

September 30, 2020

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Chapters

  • 00:04Introduction
  • 00:37Katz Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Administration Before Hospitalization
  • 02:20ADL Administration Upon Hospital Admission
  • 04:28Results: Representative Favorable and Unfavorable ADL Dependence Trajectories
  • 06:15Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

During acute medical problems, older people may lose independence in activities of daily living (ADL). Assessment of baseline ADL and ADL on admission can guide personalized treatment plans aimed at preventing nosocomial dependence and ensuring better functional outcomes.

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