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- Title
Comparison of subjective ratings of function with observed functional ability of frail older persons.
- Authors
Elam, J T; Graney, M J; Beaver, T; el Derwi, D; Applegate, W B; Miller, S T
- Abstract
Important clinical decisions often hinge on patients' functional status. Previous studies have shown disagreement among sources of ratings of patients' functional status. This study compared patient self-ratings, family member ratings, and physician ratings of patient function to performance-based functional testing criteria.
- Publication
American journal of public health, 1991, Vol 81, Issue 9, p1127
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2105/ajph.81.9.1127