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Dependence Medical Index (DMI) in elderly persons
 — a tool for identification of dependence for medical reasons
Author(s)Fabrizio Fabris, Mario Molaschi, Maria Ponzetto, Gianfranco Fonte
Journal titleBOLD, vol 6, no 2, February 1996
PublisherInternational Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), February 1996
Pagespp 9-12
KeywordsMobility ; Self care capacity ; Health [elderly] ; Evaluation.
AnnotationReports on a study which identified the clinical conditions that result in dependence for medical reasons in older people, including double incontinence; pressure sores; speech and communication disturbances; dizziness; and terminal illness.
Accession NumberCPA-960311015 A
ClassmarkC4: CA: CC: 4C

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