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Assistance with ambulation. [message #106]

Wed, 21 April 2004 02:18

Creswell Surrao
Messages: 8
Registered: June 2003

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We were wondering why 'assistance with ambulation' in elderly inpatient services was not one of the items measured by the RUG-ADL - if the aim was to measure dependency. Elderly patients often need assistance in ambulating whether that be with one person, two person assist or with the use of a device ie wheel-chair. Is there any feedback to be had from other services? Confused

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Re: Assistance with ambulation. [message #107]

Thu, 22 April 2004 08:33

Bill Buckingham
Messages: 40
Registered: December 2002
Location: Melbourne

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Hi Cresswell
Assistance with ambulation is DEFINITELY included in the RUG-ADL ratings. It is rated at item 3 'Transfer' which is concerned with the assistance required by the person in moving from A to B.
Regards
Bill B

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