Measurement scales used in elderly care

Definition. Need for scales. Which scale. Useful properties. Who does assessment. Domains. Settings. Glasgow coma scale. Abbreviated mental test. Mini mental state examination. Clock drawing test. Clifton assessment procedure for the elderly. Barthel index. Nottingham extended activities of daily living scale. Rankin handicap scale. Modified Rankin scale. Structured interview for modified Rankin scale. FIM and FAM scale. Falls risk assessment tools. Balance tests. Stroke scales. National institute of health stroke scale. Geriatric depression score. Hospital anxiety and depression scale. Short form 36. Mini nutritional assessment. Parkinsons disease scales. Pressure sore assessment scales.