2003
The effects of a targeted multicomponent delirium intervention on postdischarge outcomes for hospitalized older adults
Bogardus ST, Desai MM, Williams CS, Leo-Summers L, Acampora D, Inouye SK. The effects of a targeted multicomponent delirium intervention on postdischarge outcomes for hospitalized older adults. The American Journal Of Medicine 2003, 114: 383-390. PMID: 12714128, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(02)01569-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-rated healthFunctional statusIntervention groupMulticomponent interventionBetter functional statusHigh-risk patientsGood self-rated healthHospital-based interventionsHospitalized older adultsHealth care utilizationHigh-risk subgroupsHome health visitsOutcomes 6 monthsNursing home placementAcademic medical centerDelirium interventionPostdischarge outcomesHospital dischargeHealth visitsCare utilizationRisk factorsMedical CenterControl groupCognitive statusBeneficial effects
2001
What Does the Medical Record Reveal about Functional Status?
Bogardus S, Towle V, Williams C, Desai M, Inouye S. What Does the Medical Record Reveal about Functional Status? Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2001, 16: 728-736. PMID: 11722685, PMCID: PMC1495285, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2001.00625.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional status measuresMedical recordsFunctional statusStatus measuresIADL impairmentDaily livingHospitalized older patientsPotent independent predictorAcademic medical centerMost medical recordsHospital outcomesOlder patientsIndependent predictorsMedical patientsPrognostic importanceFunctional status informationImpairment prevalencePatient interviewsInstrumental activitiesMedical CenterBADLsIADLsBasic activitiesBADLPatients