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Aspects of cognitive status as predictors of mobility following geriatric rehabilitation
Author(s)L Patrick, M Leber, S Johnston
Journal titleAging: Clinical and Experimental Research, vol 8, no 5, October 1996
Pagespp 328-333
KeywordsCognitive processes ; Mental disorder ; Mobility ; Physiotherapy ; Rehabilitation ; Variance analysis ; Canada.
AnnotationThis study reports on inpatients in a geriatric rehabilitation program (GRP) in Canada who underwent 6 weeks of physiotherapy treatment for mobility training. Measurements were performed by the Clinical Outcomes Variables Scale (COVS) and a mental status battery of five neuropsychological tests. Patients with poorer mobility at admission were significantly more depressed, less educated and had greater memory problems than their counterparts. The extent of treatment gains achieved by discharge was significantly related to procedural memory. Cognitively impaired patients may require more frequent follow-up rehabilitation services to maintain gains.
Accession NumberCPA-970327030 A
ClassmarkDA: E: C4: LOA: LM: 3YA: 7S

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