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Severity of Upper and Lower Extremity Functional Limitation: Scale Development and Validation....

Authors :
Simonsick, Eleonor M.
Kasper, Judith D.
Guralnik, Jack M.
Bandeen-Roche, Karen
Ferrucci, Luigi
Hirsch, Rosemarie
Leveille, Suzanne
Rantanen, Taina
Fried, Linda P.
Source :
Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences. Jan2001, Vol. 56 Issue 1, pS10. 10p. 7 Charts.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Examines the validity of scales quantifying severity of upper and lower extremity functional limitation in Maryland. Comments on the development of the scale; Importance of the scale for screening persons at risk of disability.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GERIATRIC assessment
*GERIATRICS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10795014
Volume :
56
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4491219
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/56.1.S10