CHU Bordeaux

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Medicine

Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit

Vincent Bailly¹, Isabelle Bourdel-Marchasson^1,2

¹Pôle de Gérontologie Clinique, CHU Bordeaux, ²Univ.Bordeaux/CNRS UMR 5536 RMSB

During acute medical problems, older people may lose independence in activities of daily living (ADL). Assessment of baseline ADL and ADL on admission can guide personalized treatment plans aimed at preventing nosocomial dependence and ensuring better functional outcomes.