Monitoring of functional capacity of hospitalized elderly
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2019v22i4p245-263Keywords:
Geriatric nursing, Elderly health, Hospitalization, Functional incapacity, Geriatric evaluation.Abstract
The objective was to evaluate the functional capacity of the elderly during hospitalization. Descriptive and quantitative field study conducted with 37 hospitalized elderly by applying the functional assessment scales. There was a higher incidence of decline in cognitive screening, followed by Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Basic Activities of Daily Living. It is expected to contribute to better nursing care for the elderly aiming at the prevention of functional impairment resulting from hospitalization.
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2019-12-30
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Silva, V. C. da, Espírito Santo, F. H. do, Pereira, E. R., Da Silva, J., Silva, J. S. da, & Santos, L. dos. (2019). Monitoring of functional capacity of hospitalized elderly. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 22(4), 245–263. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2019v22i4p245-263
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