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Table 2 Main areas investigated and related instruments adopted in the INCUR project

From: Incidence and economical effects of pneumonia in the older population living in French nursing homes: design and methods of the INCUR study

Area

INCUR assessment

Sociodemographics

 

Body composition

Anthropometric measures

Anamnesis/Comorbidity

Current diseases

Medications

 

Vaccinations

Influenza and pneumococcal vaccine

Cognition

Abbreviated Mental Test

Geriatrics Depression Scale

Quality of life

Euro-QoL 5D

Pain

Pain Visuo-Analogic Scale

Functional Status

Activities of Daily Living

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Short Physical Performance Battery

Hand grip strength

Nutrition

Mini Nutritional Assessment

Healthcare cost

Data from the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie

Follow-up

Intercurrent diseases

 

Therapy modifications

 

Hospitalization events

 

Death events and causes of death