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Comparative Study
. 1989 Aug;29(4):524-8.
doi: 10.1093/geront/29.4.524.

Maximizing the functional status of geriatric patients in an acute community hospital setting

P Meissner, K Andolsek, P A Mears, B Fletcher
Comparative Study

Maximizing the functional status of geriatric patients in an acute community hospital setting

P Meissner et al. Gerontologist. 1989 Aug.

Abstract

Patients (n = 103) admitted to an inpatient geriatric care unit focusing on restoration of functional status were compared to similar patients (n = 75) admitted to a control-unit. Study unit patients showed significantly greater improvement in basic functional capabilities from admission to discharge than did control-unit patients. A mixed picture evolved when length of stay and total charges of study and control-unit patient were compared by diagnostic-related groups.

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