| Journal Call no. | R644.H63J573 |
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| Author | Auyeung, T. W. |
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| Article Title | Reivew of infirmary assessment in a community geriatric assessment service / TW Auyeung ... [et al.]. |
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| Is Part Of | Hong Kong medical journal ; v.1, no.4, Dec 1995, p.295-298, illus. |
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| Abstract | The infirmary assessment clinic was established at the Tuen Mun Hospital to assess the elderly registered on the central waiting list for the infirmary. The main purpose of the clinic was to look for appropriate candidates for infirmary placement and to deliver support to those who could remain in the community. Seventy-five per cent of eligible candidates had mental disabilities and 55% had physical disabilities. All mental disabilities could be categorised as dementia requiring support in activities of daily living. A dividing score was arbitrarily defined as a guiding score for the assessment. Although this was found to be sensitive (84%), it was not specific (62%). The decision was multifactorial and individualised. |
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