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Functional status measurement in elderly diabetic patients.

P J O'Connor1, A M Jacobson

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Elderly individuals with diabetes face significant risks of functional decline. Physicians should systematically assess functional status using a practical, three-step approach for timely intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Elderly diabetic patients are prone to diverse physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functional impairments.
  • Proactive assessment of functional status is crucial for managing health in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic, practical approach for assessing functional status in elderly diabetic patients.
  • To guide primary care physicians in identifying and addressing functional impairments.

Main Methods:

  • A three-step approach is proposed: identifying key abilities, documenting them on a Diabetes Data Flow Sheet, and periodic review.
  • Utilizing a functional problem list to guide interventions and follow-up care.

Main Results:

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  • Systematic assessment facilitates early identification of at-risk abilities.
  • Structured documentation and review enhance patient-physician communication and care planning.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing a systematic functional assessment strategy is recommended for primary care physicians managing elderly diabetic patients.
  • This approach supports timely and effective interventions to mitigate functional decline.