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Assessing functional abilities of elderly outpatients

R S Bangerter, L L Smith

    Health & Social Work
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Comprehensive health care, not just medical services, improves elderly patients' self-esteem and function. Multidimensional assessments help tailor care, enhancing quality of life for older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Health Services Research
    • Quality of Life Studies

    Background:

    • Distinguishing between medical services and comprehensive health care is crucial for elderly patient well-being.
    • Both aspects of care enhance self-esteem and functional ability in older adults.
    • Understanding the interplay of biological and social systems is vital for effective elderly care programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To comprehensively assess the functional capacity of elderly patients in an outpatient setting.
    • To draw implications for appropriate service delivery based on multidimensional functional assessments.
    • To improve the understanding of elderly functioning and needs for better care planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a multidimensional functional assessment approach.
    • Employed assessment techniques such as the Older Americans Resources and Services (OARS) questionnaire.
    • Focused on elderly patients within the General Medicine Outpatient Clinic at the University of Utah Medical Center.

    Main Results:

    • Provided a comprehensive understanding of elderly patients' functional capacity.
    • Identified implications for optimizing service delivery to meet elderly needs.
    • Highlighted the value of assessment tools in understanding patient function.

    Conclusions:

    • Multidimensional functional assessments are invaluable for planning comprehensive health care for the elderly.
    • Improved understanding of elderly functioning and needs leads to better service delivery.
    • Wider adoption of such assessment procedures can enhance the overall quality of life for older adults.

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