title: A study of functional status among elders at two academic nursing centers.
abstract: Using the Older Americans Resources and Services (OARS) tool, this study examined quality of life related to functional status in 68 elderly clients at two community-based nurse-managed centers (NMCs) in California. Undergraduate and graduate nursing students administered the OARS to three cohort groups. Data from the tool were used to assess functional independence among these clients and organize and evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered at the centers. The study provides the basis for evidence-based nursing care that integrates research strategies and the nursing process.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, San Jose State University, California, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gorenberg
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schroeder
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002140:California; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000592:standards*; D006304:Health Status; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000592:standards*