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Assessing functional status in family practice.

M J Bass1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Family Medicine
|February 1, 1992
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Family physicians require functional assessment skills for effective elderly care. Self-assessment tools like the COOP charts show promise, necessitating educational prioritization and training materials.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Effective care for elderly patients necessitates robust functional assessment skills for family physicians.
  • Current training may not adequately address these essential skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of functional assessment in geriatric care.
  • To advocate for the integration of self-assessment instruments in medical training.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on functional assessment tools for the elderly.
  • Analysis of the potential role of instruments like the COOP charts in residency programs.

Main Results:

  • Functional assessment is critical for managing complex health needs in older adults.

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  • Self-assessment instruments offer a practical approach to evaluating patient function.

    • Conclusions:

    • Family medicine residency programs should prioritize functional assessment training.
    • Development of specific educational materials for these skills is recommended.