Prediction of functional decline in community-dwelling older persons in general practice: a cohort study

Prediction of functional decline in community-dwelling older persons in general practice: a cohort study

Abstract Background A first step to offer community-dwelling older persons proactive care is to identify those at risk of functional decline within a year. This study investigates the predictive value of registered information, questionnaire and GP-opinion on functional decline. Methods In this coho...

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Main Authors: Sophie C. E. van Blijswijk, Jeanet W. Blom, Anton J. M. de Craen, Wendy P. J. den Elzen, Jacobijn Gussekloo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Community-dwelling older person
General practice
Prediction
Functional decline
Readily available variables
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0826-z

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