Simplifying Prognosis for Cancer Patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation: Bed Mobility Correlates With 6-Month Mortality

Prior studies have shown that lower aggregate Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores correlate with poor outcomes in cancer patients. However, in determining appropriate functional goals for cancer patients, clinicians would benefit from simplified tools that determine prognostic timelines and aid in developing appropriate functional goals. Bed mobility is an easily assessed measure of function in the inpatient setting. Our objective was to determine the association between bed mobility and mortality in patients with cancer receiving inpatient rehabilitation.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION 1743034 Source Type: research