Difference in the impact of homebound status on functional decline between independent older men and women: A 2 year follow‐up study

ConclusionThis study suggests that homebound status is a risk for functional dependence in both men and women. In men, being homebound despite intact functional ability was also a risk for functional dependence. Considering the respective characteristics of each sex may be important for planning support programs to prevent homebound for older persons.

Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - January 19, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yuko Hamazaki, Yuko Morikawa, Shigeto Morimoto, Hideaki Nakagawa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research