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Geriatric patients require rehabilitative measures that restore function and prevent further loss, with the goal of preserving independence. Assessment of functional ability and problems contributing to the disability (there are frequently more than one in elderly patients) help to make realistic goals for treatment. Functional scales provide rational evaluation of baseline status, progress made during treatment, and when remission has occurred.
老年患者需要康复措施来恢复功能和防止进一步丧失,目标是保持独立。评估功能能力和导致残疾的问题(老年患者通常不止一个)有助于为治疗制定现实的目标。功能量表为基线状态、治疗期间取得的进展以及缓解发生时提供了合理的评估。