Overcash Janine
College of Nursing, the Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43220, USA.
Healthcare (Basel). 2015 Sep 18;3(3):846-59. doi: 10.3390/healthcare3030846.
Functional status assessment is a useful and essential component of the complete history and physical exam of the older patient diagnosed with cancer. Functional status is the ability to conduct activities that are necessary for independence and more executive activities, such as money management, cooking, and transportation. Assessment of functional status creates a portal into interpreting the health of in older persons. Understanding limitations and physical abilities can help in developing cancer treatment strategies, patient/family teaching needs, and in-home services that enhance patient/family care. This article will review the benefits of functional assessment, instruments that can be used during an ambulatory care visit, and interventions that can address potential limitations.
功能状态评估是老年癌症患者完整病史和体格检查中有用且必不可少的组成部分。功能状态是指进行独立生活所需活动以及更多执行性活动（如财务管理、烹饪和交通出行）的能力。功能状态评估为解读老年人的健康状况提供了一个切入点。了解其身体限制和能力有助于制定癌症治疗策略、确定患者/家属的教育需求以及提供可增强患者/家属护理的居家服务。本文将综述功能评估的益处、门诊就诊时可使用的评估工具以及针对潜在身体限制的干预措施。
