Key factors for the assessment of mobility in advanced dementia: A consensus approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Loss of mobility is common in advanced dementia and has important negative consequences related to fall risk, loss of independence, and lack of participation in meaningful activities. The causes of decline are multifactorial, including disease-specific changes in motor function, behavior, and cognition. To optimize clinical management of mobility, there is a need to better characterize capacity for safe and independent mobility. This study aimed to identify key factors that impact on mobility in dementia.

Methods

Expert input was gathered using a modified Delphi consensus approach. The primary criterion for participation was specialist knowledge in mobility or dementia, either as a clinician or a researcher. Participants rated elements of mobility for importance

SUBMITTER: Van Ooteghem K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6726753 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature