Validation of instruments for older hospitalized patients at risk for functional decline

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.

Authors

Mei-Chun Wang
Shu Hua Lu

Author Details

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

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Kuang Tien General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Functional Decline, Older Hospitalized Patients, Validation of Instruments

Recommended Citation

Wang, Mei-Chun and Lu, Shu Hua, "Validation of instruments for older hospitalized patients at risk for functional decline" (2018). INRC (Congress). 91.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/91

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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