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Peer reviewedMeissner, Paul; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Compared patients (N=103) admitted to inpatient geriatric care unit focusing on restoration of functional status to control-unit patients (N=75). Found greater improvement in basic functional capabilities of study-unit than control-unit patients. Found mixed picture when length of stay and total charges of study- and control-unit patients were…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Frail Elderly, Geriatrics, Hospitals
