Comprehensive geriatric assessment for older people admitted to a surgical service.

Authors :: Matarese, Maria
Palombi, Marina
Source :: International Journal of Nursing Practice (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). Oct2019, Vol. 25 Issue 5, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: The article offers information related to the consequences of population ageing is the increasing demand for surgical treatments in older people. Topics include to improve quality of life and health outcomes in surgical older patients, has proposed to extend the use of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in surgical health care settings; and the aim of review has to assess the effectiveness of a CGA intervention compared to standard care on the postoperative outcomes in older people.

Subjects :: *ELDER care
*GERIATRIC assessment
*HOSPITAL care of older people
*BONE fractures
*HIP joint injuries
*LENGTH of stay in hospitals
*HOSPITAL wards
*HOSPITAL admission & discharge
*MEDICAL care costs
*MORTALITY
*PATIENTS
*SURGERY
*SURGICAL complications
*PATIENT readmissions
*PERIOPERATIVE care

Language :: English
ISSN :: 13227114
Volume :: 25
Issue :: 5
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: International Journal of Nursing Practice (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 139103237
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.12746

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