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Assessing social function in the elderly.

R A Kane

    Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Healthcare providers should assess patients' social functioning, including relationships, activities, and support systems. Integrating these assessments into routine practice can improve patient care and identify needs for specialized support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Science
    • Health Services Research
    • Clinical Practice

    Background:

    • Assessing patients' social functioning is crucial for healthcare providers.
    • Understanding social aspects impacts overall patient well-being and treatment outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline key domains of social functioning for healthcare assessment.
    • To provide guidance on incorporating social function assessments into routine clinical practice.
    • To suggest when to refer for specialized social assessments.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of assessment domains: social relationships, activities, environment, resources, support, caregivers, and quality of life.
    • Emphasis on using both informal questioning and formal measurement tools.
    • Exploration of practical integration into daily healthcare workflows.

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    Main Results:

    • Key areas for assessing social functioning have been identified.
    • Methods for integrating social assessments into routine care are proposed.
    • Criteria for referring patients for specialized community-based assessments are suggested.

    Conclusions:

    • Routine assessment of social functioning is essential for comprehensive patient care.
    • A combination of direct questioning and formal tools can effectively evaluate social aspects.
    • Timely referral to community resources can address complex social needs.