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Physical health status of the community and institutionalized older people in Taiwan
Author(s)Herng-Chia Chiu, Lih-Wen Mau, Hong-Wen Liu
Journal titleHallym International Journal of Aging, vol 2, no 1, 2000
Pagespp 61-69
KeywordsHealth [elderly] ; Living in the community ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Evaluation ; Taiwan.
AnnotationThe Chinese version OARS Multidimensional Functional Assessment Questionnaire (MFAQ) was used to interview 557 community and 329 institutionalised older Taiwanese in a cross-sectional nationwide survey in 1991. In measurement, a 6-point rating scale was generated based on variations in type and severity of chronic illness, frequency of medical service use, physical activity capacity, and need for continuous care. In terms of physical health status ratings, some 60% of those living in the community were assessed as excellent or good in physical functioning or slightly impaired, whereas more than 50% of institutionalised residents were rated moderately physically impaired or worse. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020125223 A
ClassmarkCC: K4: KX: LHB: 4C: 7DP

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