Clinical Toolbox

Context for Use
Evaluation criteria for assessing an elderly patient’s ability to perform intermediate complexity functions independently.  Especially important for discharge planning.


Easily conducted by patient interview and assessment can be confirmed by occupational therapy evaluation.


Responses based on patient or proxy report and may not be reliable.


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General Resources for Inpatient Elder Care
Mental Status Tests
Functional Assessment Tests: Informant Based

Mobility Assessment Tools
Pain Assessment
Pressure Ulcers
Practice Guidelines
Nutrition

Project Information and References