Validation of Instruments for Older Hospitalized Patients At Risk for Functional Decline
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Mei-Chun Wang, MSN, RN, Department of Nursing, Kuang Tien General Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan; Shu Hua Lu, PhD, School of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Abstract
The study aims at examining the reliability and validity of the following three assessment instruments commonly used in Taiwan to predict functional decline among hospitalized elderly: Identification of Seniors at Risk-Hospitalized Patients, Variable Indicative of Placement Risk, and Hospital Score for the Evaluation of the Risk of Loss of Autonomy.
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29th International Nursing Research Congress: Innovative Global Nursing Practice and Education Through Research and Evidence-based Practice, July 19-23, 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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2018-12-17T19:10:13Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Functional Decline; Older Hospitalized Patients; Validation of Instruments |
Conference Information
| Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Date | 2018 |
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