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Article: Standardization of the continuing care activity measure: a multicenter study to assess reliability, validity, and ability to measure change.(Research Report)(Report)
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- Physical Therapy
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- June 1, 2009
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Physical functioning is an important component of quality of life for elderly people because it affects their sense of autonomy, social engagement, and overall sense of well-being. (1) This finding was confirmed in a 1998 study by Fox and Gooding, (2) who found that physical mobility made the largest contribution to physical and social wellbeing. A 1987 study by Thorne et al (3) confirmed the assumption that mobility is a social resource allowing for increased reciprocity and balance in relationships. In addition, long-term care (LTC) financial costs are significantly affected by restrictions in physical mobility, with transferring and walking ability being important ...