@article{2bb5f1a66c5f496c8df7003439966ccb,
title = "Maximizing the functional status of geriatric patients in an acute community hospital setting",
abstract = "Patients (n = 103) admitted to an inpatient geriatric care unit focusing on restoration of functional status were compared to similar patients (n = 75) admitted to a control-unit. Study unit patients showed significantly greater improvement in basic functional capabilities from admission to discharge than did control-unit patients. A mixed picture evolved when length of stay and total charges of study and control-unit patient were compared by diagnostic-related groups.",
keywords = "Acute-care community hospital, Charge-effectiveness, Geriatric patient functional rehabilitation unit, Geriatrics",
author = "Paul Meissner and Kathryn Andolsek and Mears, {Pamela A.} and Barbara Fletcher",
note = "Funding Information: {"}This project was jointly supported by the Durham County Hospital Corporation, The Duke Endowment, and The Kate B. Reynolds Health Care Trust. ^Research/Development Analyst, Durham County General Hospital, Durham, NC. 'Department of Family Practice, Durham County General Hospital, and Faculty, Duke/Watts Family Medicine Center, Durham, NC. ••Director of Planning, Durham County General Hospital, Durham, NC. ••Geriatric Nurse Coordinator, Durham County General Hospital, Durham, NC. Address reprint requests to: Ms. Mears, Director of Planning, Corporate Office, Durham County General Hospital, 3643 North Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27704. Copyright: Copyright 2016 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.",
year = "1989",
month = aug,
doi = "10.1093/geront/29.4.524",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "29",
pages = "524--528",
journal = "Gerontologist",
issn = "0016-9013",
publisher = "Oxford University Press",
number = "4",
}