title: Theories of aging as basis for assessment.
abstract: Based on biopsychosocial theories of aging, a tool was developed to assist nurses in conducting holistic adult admission assessments. The Adult Assessment Tool can facilitate comprehensive, best-practice decisions in caring for hospitalized middle-aged and older adults.
authors.affiliation: Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Fairfield University School of Nursing, Fairfield, CT, USA.
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lange
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D015509:Developmental Biology; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006694:Holistic Health; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D016294:Models, Nursing; D008960:Models, Psychological; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012962:Sociology, Medical