Document Type
Article
Article Version
Publisher's PDF
Publication Date
2006
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.
Publication Title
MEDSURG Nursing
Repository Citation
Grossman, Sheila and Lange, Jean W., "Theories of aging as basis for assessment" (2006). Nursing and Health Studies Faculty Publications. 9.
https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/nursing-facultypubs/9
Published Citation
Grossman, S. & Lange, J. (2006). Theories of aging as basis for assessment. MEDSURG Nursing, 15 (2), 77-83
Peer Reviewed
COinS
Comments
Copyright 2006 MEDSURG Nursing, Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Reprinted from MEDSURG Nursing, 2006, Volume 15, Number 2, pp. 77-83. Reprinted with permission of the publisher, Jannetti Publications, Inc., East Holly Avenue, Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056; Phone (856) 256-2300; FAX (856) 589-7463. (For a sample issue of the journal, visit www.medsurgnursing.net - Learn more about the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses [AMSN] at www.amsn.org). Special arrangements for permission are required from the publisher for any other purpose.