| Title | [Abilities and restrictions of nursing home residents. Evaluation with the Minimum Data Set of the Resident Assessment Instrument] |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Authors | Becker C., Eichner B., Lindemann B., Sturm E., Rissmann U., Kron M., Nikolaus T. |
| Journal | Z Gerontol Geriatr |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 260-5 |
| Date Published | Aug |
| ISBN Number | 0948-6704 (Print)<br/>0948-6704 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 12937930 |
| Keywords | *Geriatric Assessment, *Homes for the Aged, *Nursing Homes, Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Body Mass Index, Dementia/epidemiology, Female, Germany, Health Status, Hearing Disorders/epidemiology, Humans, Male, Mental Disorders/epidemiology, Middle Aged, Pressure Ulcer/epidemiology, Sex Factors, Stroke/epidemiology, Urban Population, Urinary Incontinence/epidemiology, Vision Disorders/epidemiology, Walking |
| Abstract | The main objective of the study was to examine the prevalence of problems and resources of an unselected cohort of nursing home residents. The sample includes residents (n=769) of an urban area in Southern Germany. The assessment definitions were used according to the Minimum Data Set of the Resident Assessment Instruments (Version 2.0). RESULTS: The mean age was 84.2 years, 608 of the residents were female. Dementia (446) and stroke (185) were the most common main diagnosis. Syndrome prevalences are reported for depressive symptoms (323), mobility impairments (608), urinary incontinence (461), decubitus (54), use of restraints (54), disruptive behavior (185), psychopharmacy (377), severe visual impairment (123) and severe hearing impairment (123). |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00391-003-0097-x |
| Original Publication | Fahigkeiten und Einschrankungen von Heimbewohnern. Eine Querschnittserhebung mit dem Minimum Data Set des Resident Assessment Instruments. |
