Clinical Toolbox

Context for Use
This outline provides guidance for evaluation of the elderly patientís functional status at baseline, on admission, throughout hospitalization, and at discharge.


Provides a useful guidance for assessment of functional status throughout a patientís episode of care.


The framework does not directly link the assessment results to management decisions.


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General Resources for Inpatient Elder Care

Mental Status Tests
Physical Function Tests
Mobility Assessment Tools
Pain Assessment
Pressure Ulcers
Practice Guidelines
Nutrition

Project Information and References