Journal article
Validity of predischarge measures for predicting time to harm in older adults
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Concern is often expressed about the ability of persons with cognitive impairment to manage safely after discharge home from hospital. Measures validated for predicting safety are required.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether two predischarge functional measures were valid for predicting time to incident of harm after discharge.
Authors
Douglas AM; Letts LJ; Richardson JA; Eva KW
Journal
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 80, No. 1, pp. 19–27
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
2 2013
DOI
10.1177/0008417412473577
ISSN
0008-4174