A Trial of the Dartmouth COOP Charts in Kurashiki Station Clinic
Measurement of functional status of the patient is useful in ambulatory clinic in primary care.1,2) A field test of the Dartmouth COOP charts (questionnaires) was performed on 144 patients aged 18 and over with chronic diseases who were visiting for either the second or subsequent time. As these charts produce a comprehensive picture of functional status, they are useful to the patient as well as the physician.
