Rosow and Breslau developed a simple scale for evaluating the health of an older adult.
Patient selection: older adult
Parameters:
(1) ability to do heavy work around the house
(2) ability to go up and down stairs to a second story
(3) ability to walk half a mile
Response
Points
no help needed
0
need help or unable to do
1
total score =
= SUM(points for all 3 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 3
• The higher the score the greater the disability.
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Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
