Self- vs proxy-reported mobility using the mobility assessment tool-short form in elderly preoperative patients

Abstract Background Mobility is fundamental to maintenance of an independent lifestyle and can predict clinical outcomes after health events among older individuals. However, certain clinical situations do not accommodate physical or self-assessments. This investigation examines whether proxy-report...

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Main Authors: Sunghye Kim, Michael E. Miller, Marina Lin, W. Jack Rejeski, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Anthony P. Marsh, Leanne Groban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11556-018-0194-x