Physical activity among hospitalized older adults – an observational study

Abstract Background Low level of physical activity is common among hospitalized older adults and is associated with worse prognosis. The aim of this paper is to describe the pattern and level of physical activity in a group of hospitalized older adults and to identify factors associated with physica...

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Main Authors: Sigurd Evensen, Olav Sletvold, Stian Lydersen, Kristin Taraldsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0499-z