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Annual review of gerontology & geriatrics . Volume 14 Focus on assessment techniques [[electronic resource] /] / M. Powell Lawton; Jeanne A. Teresi, volume editors



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Titolo: Annual review of gerontology & geriatrics . Volume 14 Focus on assessment techniques [[electronic resource] /] / M. Powell Lawton; Jeanne A. Teresi, volume editors Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer, 1994
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (417 p.)
Disciplina: 362.5
362.5/05
Soggetto topico: Geriatrics
Gerontology
Altri autori: LawtonM. Powell <1923-2001.> (Mortimer Powell)  
TeresiJeanne  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di contenuto: Contents; Contributors; Forthcoming Contents, Volume 15; Introduction; Chapter 1 Overview of Methodological Issues in Gerontological and Geriatric Measurement; Chapter 2 Assessing Health; Chapter 3 Functional Disability: Activities and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living; Chapter 4 Balance and Gait Measures; Chapter 5 Brief Assessments of Cognitive Function in the Elderly; Chapter 6 Assessment of Behavioral Disturbance in Older Adults; Chapter 7 Leisure and Productive Activity; Chapter 8 Assessing the Health-Related Dimensions of Older Adults' Social Relationships
Chapter 9 Aging and Personality AssessmentChapter 10 The Measurement of Affect in the Elderly; Chapter 11 Assessment of Depression; Chapter 12 Caregiver Functioning; Chapter 13 Assessment of Pain in the Elderly; Chapter 14 Assessing the Environment; Chapter 15 Assessing Life Events Among Older Adults; Chapter 16 Multidimensional Assessment Instruments: Present Status and Future Prospects; Index
Sommario/riassunto: This volume evaluates a range of assessment measures with regard to older adults. The expert contributors address topics such as assessment of health, functional disability (ADLs), mental agility, aging and personality, depression, and pain. While the instruments themselves are readily available from other sources, this book discusses the suitability, strengths, and weaknesses of various measures and offers current information on the rapidly changing, state-of-the-art assessment technology.
Titolo autorizzato: Annual review of gerontology & geriatrics  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-281-81834-8
9786611818340
0-8261-9805-8
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910782650103321
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