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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Association Between Low Level Of Vitamin B12 And Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults From The Naval Medical Center Of Peru, Andrés Cabrera Gamonal, Carlos D. Neyra-Rivera, Jose S. Lazarte, Ericson L Gutierrez, Fernando M. Runzer Colmenares, José F. Parodi
Association Between Low Level Of Vitamin B12 And Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults From The Naval Medical Center Of Peru, Andrés Cabrera Gamonal, Carlos D. Neyra-Rivera, Jose S. Lazarte, Ericson L Gutierrez, Fernando M. Runzer Colmenares, José F. Parodi
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Older adults are susceptible to malnutrition and vitamin deficiency. Objective: To determine the association between the low level of vitamin B12 and cognitive deterioration in older adults from the Naval Medical Center, located in Lima-Peru, in the period 2010-2015. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out, based on a secondary analysis of the Texas-Cemena UTMB 2010-2015 database of the Center for Research on Aging (CIEN) of the University of San Martín de Porres. To quantify the cognitive impairment variable, the MiniMental Test was used. To analyze the association, the Chi-square test and Poisson regression were performed. Results: 57.6% …
Describing And Predicting Trajectories Of Healthcare Utilization Among Older Adults Presenting To An Emergency Department Using The Interrai Emergency Department Screener, Matthew B. Downer, Kristina Kokorelias, Andrew P. Costa, Don Melady, Samir K. Sinha
Describing And Predicting Trajectories Of Healthcare Utilization Among Older Adults Presenting To An Emergency Department Using The Interrai Emergency Department Screener, Matthew B. Downer, Kristina Kokorelias, Andrew P. Costa, Don Melady, Samir K. Sinha
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Although older adults visit emergency departments (EDs) more than any other age group, the trajectories of healthcare utilization older adults experience post-ED are not well described. Further, whether rapid ED assessment tools can predict trajectories and discharge destinations remains unclear.
Methods: Older adults (≥65 years) who presented to an ED at a large Canadian urban academic hospital were recruited (January 2018-April 2019). The interRAI ED Screener (EDS) was completed on presentation. Patients were categorized by EDS risk score (1/2=low, 3/4=moderate, 5/6=high) and had their discharge destinations tracked. Patients admitted to hospital were tracked until their final discharge destination. …
Homebound Older Adult, Caregiver, And Provider Perspectives On The Benefits Of Home-Based Primary Care: A Narrative Review, Nila N. Sabetfakhri
Homebound Older Adult, Caregiver, And Provider Perspectives On The Benefits Of Home-Based Primary Care: A Narrative Review, Nila N. Sabetfakhri
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Home-based primary care (HBPC) is a clinical practice that is being increasingly utilized for the homebound older adult population. As the age demographics in the United States shift over time, these programs will need to be expanded to accommodate the growing aging population. This narrative review aims to compile studies on the benefits of HBPC from the perspective of homebound older adult patients, caregivers, and the health care providers who practice HBPC. Studies were identified through PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, and a total of 10 papers were included in this review. Identified benefits of HBPC for homebound …
Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At 2023 Advocate Aurora Scientific Day
Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At 2023 Advocate Aurora Scientific Day
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
This abstract supplement includes findings presented at the 49th annual Advocate Aurora Scientific Day on May 24, 2023. The Scientific Day symposium provides a virtual forum for the sharing of preliminary results from research and case studies conducted by faculty, fellows, residents, and other health professionals associated with Illinois-based Advocate Health Care and Wisconsin-based Aurora Health Care.
Importance Of Geriatrics In Psychiatric Postgraduate Education, Dr Anand R, Dr Kishor M, Dr Murali M R
Importance Of Geriatrics In Psychiatric Postgraduate Education, Dr Anand R, Dr Kishor M, Dr Murali M R
Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine
Introduction
To assess the importance of Geriatrics in Psychiatric postgraduate education
Methodology
Marks allotted in question papers from Geriatrics in Psychiatry postgraduate examination from a university for a 5-year period was evaluated.
Discussion
1-6% of entire theory evaluation was related to Geriatric mental health topics predominantly on dementia and related disorders.
Enhancing The Rates Of Advance Directive Documentation To Improve The Quality Of Patient Care, Sydney Sheppard, Katie Salyers, Carolyn Curtis, Adam Franks Franks, Courtney Wellman
Enhancing The Rates Of Advance Directive Documentation To Improve The Quality Of Patient Care, Sydney Sheppard, Katie Salyers, Carolyn Curtis, Adam Franks Franks, Courtney Wellman
Marshall Journal of Medicine
Introduction
Advance Directives (AD) allow patients to maintain autonomy during incapacitation. Patients and their caregivers benefit from these documents in times of crisis. Overcoming barriers to AD completion and documentation can improve patient care quality.
Methods
A retrospective chart review was performed initially, after consolidation of the electronic health record (EHR) and after alteration of the EHR, to evaluate the availability of a patient’s medical power of attorney (MPOA), living will (LW), and code status.
Results
Baseline documentation of MPOA (7.33%), LW (6.00%), and code status (5.33%) within the outpatient EHR was low. After 2 cycles, this improved to 13.10%, …
Providing Personalized Interest-Based Activities To Prevent Delirium: A Multicomponent Quality Improvement Initiative In An Acute Care Setting, Qianwen Liu, Elena V. Donoso Brown, Shauni Johnson, Autumn Moss-Corcoran
Providing Personalized Interest-Based Activities To Prevent Delirium: A Multicomponent Quality Improvement Initiative In An Acute Care Setting, Qianwen Liu, Elena V. Donoso Brown, Shauni Johnson, Autumn Moss-Corcoran
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Background: Hospital-induced delirium is a prevalent condition across inpatient settings, frequently impacting older adults’ recovery. A 10-week multi-component quality improvement (QI) project was designed for an existing delirium prevention program in four acute care units, aiming to support patient and caregiver engagement in delirium prevention activities.
Method: The participants were hospitalized adults who were 70 years of age and older and met specific inclusion criteria. The project provided personalized interest-based activities, orientation stimulation, and caregiver education. An abbreviated version of the Modified Interest Checklist was used to identify the participants’ activity choices. Activity daily logs, satisfaction survey, and …
The Missed And The Misdiagnosed: Geriatric Delirium In The Emergency Department, Christienne Shams, Yashar Eshman, Ronan Factora, Stephen Meldon, Saket Saxena
The Missed And The Misdiagnosed: Geriatric Delirium In The Emergency Department, Christienne Shams, Yashar Eshman, Ronan Factora, Stephen Meldon, Saket Saxena
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Background: Older patients with delirium are at increased risk for prolonged hospitalization, poor outcomes, higher costs and a greater risk for institutionalization. By identifying those at risk early, interventions can be implemented to prevent or minimize the severity of the delirium. Per hospital policy, our geriatric emergency department (ED) screens for delirium by performing a 4AT only if changes in mental status are noted by caregivers or healthcare providers familiar with the patient. We hypothesize this approach underestimates the prevalence of delirium on presentation to the ED, particularly among high-risk older patients. The aim of this study is to determine …
Patterns Of Care Partner Communication For Persons Living With Dementia In The Emergency Department, Adrian D. Haimovich, Aidan Gilson, Evangeline Gao, Ling Chi, Cameron J. Gettel, Mara Schonberg, Ula Hwang, Richard A. Taylor
Patterns Of Care Partner Communication For Persons Living With Dementia In The Emergency Department, Adrian D. Haimovich, Aidan Gilson, Evangeline Gao, Ling Chi, Cameron J. Gettel, Mara Schonberg, Ula Hwang, Richard A. Taylor
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Abstract
Background:
Nearly half of all persons living with dementia (PLwD) will visit the emergency department (ED) in any given year and ED visits by PLwD are associated with short-term adverse outcomes. Care partner engagement is critical in the care of PLwD, but little is known about their patterns of communication with ED clinicians.
Methods:
We performed a retrospective electronic health record (EHR) review of a random sampling of patients ≥ 65 years with a historical diagnosis code of dementia who visited an ED within a large
regional health network between 1/2014 and 1/2022. ED notes within the EHRs were …
Geriatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Journal Club: Syncope Risk Stratification & Geriatric-Specific Clinical Decision Rules, Kyle R. Burton Md Mpp, Phillip Magidson
Geriatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Journal Club: Syncope Risk Stratification & Geriatric-Specific Clinical Decision Rules, Kyle R. Burton Md Mpp, Phillip Magidson
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
No abstract provided.
The Geriatric Emergency Department At The University Of California San Francisco: Structures, Roles, And Lessons Learned, Todd James
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
No abstract provided.
Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At Advocate Aurora Scientific Day 2022
Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At Advocate Aurora Scientific Day 2022
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
The abstracts published in this supplement were presented at the 48th annual Advocate Aurora Scientific Day on May 25, 2022. This scholarly symposium provides a closed forum for sharing preliminary results from research studies conducted by faculty physicians and nurses, fellows, residents, scientists, and other health professionals associated with U.S. Midwest-based health system Advocate Aurora Health, publisher of the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews.
Emergency Medicine Provider Comfort With Physician Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment (Polst) Advanced Directive, Katherine Briggie, Kaitlin Sweeney, Shannon Findlay, Hao Wang, Juan Pagan-Ferrer, Dan Miller, Sangil Lee
Emergency Medicine Provider Comfort With Physician Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment (Polst) Advanced Directive, Katherine Briggie, Kaitlin Sweeney, Shannon Findlay, Hao Wang, Juan Pagan-Ferrer, Dan Miller, Sangil Lee
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Background
Emergency departments (ED) across the United States see many patients with advanced disease nearing the end of life. ED providers make many important decisions that impact a patient’s hospital course, including resuscitation decisions. When patients’ preferences are not known, treatment in the ED frequently defaults to maximally aggressive care. The Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form has been shown to lead to more goal-concordant care for these patients by providing detailed instructions regarding end-of-life interventions, made by the patient and/or medical decision maker.
Methods
In this needs assessment study, we aimed to determine the level of awareness …
Level Of Comfort In Evaluating Older Patients Amongst Medical Students And Emergency Medicine Residents, Lily L. Berrin, Phraewa Thatphet, Anita N. Chary, Surriya C. Ahmad, Don Melady, Shan W. Liu
Level Of Comfort In Evaluating Older Patients Amongst Medical Students And Emergency Medicine Residents, Lily L. Berrin, Phraewa Thatphet, Anita N. Chary, Surriya C. Ahmad, Don Melady, Shan W. Liu
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Introduction
As the population ages, emergency physicians must be better equipped to manage the complex needs of older patients. While geriatric core competencies have been developed for medical students and emergency medicine (EM) residents, little work has been done to evaluate EM trainees’ comfort with these competencies, or their interest in and barriers to learning more about Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM).
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study of EM residents and medical students in their clinical years of training with interest in EM. We used an online self-administered survey to evaluate trainees’ self-reported comfort with previously reported geriatric competency domains, …
Cohort Analysis Of Four Graduating Classes Of Occupational Therapy Students' Knowledge Of Aging, Lavona Traywick, Brittany N. Saviers, Terry Wayne Griffin, Teressa Brown
Cohort Analysis Of Four Graduating Classes Of Occupational Therapy Students' Knowledge Of Aging, Lavona Traywick, Brittany N. Saviers, Terry Wayne Griffin, Teressa Brown
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
At the same time that the number of senior adults in the United States is steadily rising, there is also a rising shortage of allied health care professionals, including occupational therapists, to meet the current and expected needs of the senior adult population. There are national standards that all occupational therapy programs must meet; however, there is not a set national curriculum. It is assumed that students will enter their respective occupational therapy programs with a base knowledge of aging due to prerequisite requirements. To test that assumption, with Institutional Review Board approval, over four consecutive years 192 first-year, first-semester …
A Survey Of Delirium Self-Reported Knowledge And Practices Among Emergency Physicians In The United States, Anita N. Chary, Adriane Lesser, Sharon K. Inouye, Christopher R. Carpenter Md, Msc, Amy R. Stuck, Maura Kennedy
A Survey Of Delirium Self-Reported Knowledge And Practices Among Emergency Physicians In The United States, Anita N. Chary, Adriane Lesser, Sharon K. Inouye, Christopher R. Carpenter Md, Msc, Amy R. Stuck, Maura Kennedy
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate United States emergency physicians’ self-reported knowledge and practices regarding the detection, prevention, and management of delirium, a common and deadly syndrome that disproportionately affects older emergency department (ED) patients. Knowledge and practices of the broader emergency physician community about these priority topics in geriatric emergency medicine are understudied.
Design: Electronic self-administered online survey
Setting: United States
Participants: One-hundred ninety-seven emergency physicians of the American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Medicine Practice Research Network
Measures: Descriptive statistics were generated from survey responses.
Results: Of 734 physicians in the research network who were sent the …
In-Hospital Mortality Risk Factors Among Hospitalized Geriatric Patients: A Cohort Study On Tertiary Referral Hospital In Indonesia, Fadhil Abiyyu Yofi, Arlia Ayu Damayanti, Novira Widajanti
In-Hospital Mortality Risk Factors Among Hospitalized Geriatric Patients: A Cohort Study On Tertiary Referral Hospital In Indonesia, Fadhil Abiyyu Yofi, Arlia Ayu Damayanti, Novira Widajanti
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Decreasing fertility rates and increasing life expectancy cause an increase in the population of the elderly, with the number of elderly in the world is estimated to increase from 9.3% in 2020 to 16.0% in 2050. 24.35% of the elderly in Indonesia experience illness, and 8.71% have been hospitalized in one year. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for the death of elderly who were hospitalized.
Barriers And Benefits Experienced In Qualitative Geriatric Emergency Care Research During The Covid-19 Era, James D. Van Oppen, Emma Regen, Kay Phelps, Timothy J. Coats, Jose M. Valderas, Simon P. Conroy, Nicola Mackintosh
Barriers And Benefits Experienced In Qualitative Geriatric Emergency Care Research During The Covid-19 Era, James D. Van Oppen, Emma Regen, Kay Phelps, Timothy J. Coats, Jose M. Valderas, Simon P. Conroy, Nicola Mackintosh
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
No abstract provided.
Management Of Fall Patients – What Should Be Done For Emergency Department Fall Patients?, Katherine Selman, Christine Binkley, Katherine Davenport, Shan W. Lliu, Maura Kennedy
Management Of Fall Patients – What Should Be Done For Emergency Department Fall Patients?, Katherine Selman, Christine Binkley, Katherine Davenport, Shan W. Lliu, Maura Kennedy
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency visits in older adults, translating into an estimated 3 million ED visits and 32,000 deaths from fall-related injuries annually in the United States. Falls subsequently result in diminished functional ability and higher risk for future falls and mortality. Despite this, ED clinicians focus primarily on injuries that result from a fall and often defer the modifiable causes of the fall and future fall prevention to outpatient providers. We review two articles that address the feasibility of performing interventions from the ED and the efficacy of a multifactorial fall intervention program.
Compliance In Fall Prevention In Dementia Vs Non-Dementia Nursing Home Units, Garima Shrestha
Compliance In Fall Prevention In Dementia Vs Non-Dementia Nursing Home Units, Garima Shrestha
Merge
The student nurse researcher performed a research study to determine if there was a difference in the compliance of fall prevention interventions between dementia and non-dementia nursing home units. The student nurse researcher hypothesized the dementia nursing home units would be more compliant with fall prevention interventions than the non-dementia nursing home units. In contrast, the null hypothesis stated there would be no statistically significant difference in the compliance of fall prevention interventions between the dementia and the non-dementia nursing home units. The Fall Prevention Intervention Checklist was used to assess environmental fall hazards in occupied resident rooms. Of the …
Trauma Recidivism In An Aging Population: Who Is Most At Risk?, Ryan Taylor, Austin Mccrea, Nayda Parisio Poldiak, Keely Muertos, Saptarshi Biswas, Christoph Kaufmann
Trauma Recidivism In An Aging Population: Who Is Most At Risk?, Ryan Taylor, Austin Mccrea, Nayda Parisio Poldiak, Keely Muertos, Saptarshi Biswas, Christoph Kaufmann
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Background
Repeated episodes of trauma, particularly in older adults, result in increased morbidity and mortality. This study investigates trauma recidivism in our adult population to identify which patients in our region are more likely to become recidivists.
Materials and Methods
This 4 year retrospective study (2013 to 2017) examines all patients 18 years of age or older with multiple hospital admissions for trauma, comparing patients ages 65 and older (older adults) to those ages 18 to 64 (younger adults). Exclusion criteria consisted of those younger than 18 and/or had a home zip code outside of the study region. Data included …
Factors Affecting Mortality In Geriatric Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19, Rabi̇a Bağ Soytaş, Damla Ünal, Pinar Arman, Veysel Suzan, Tuğçe Emi̇roğlu Gedi̇k, Günay Can, Bora Korkmazer, Ridvan Karaali̇, Şermi̇n Börekçi̇, Mert Ahmet Kuşkucu, Hakan Yavuzer, Ülev Deni̇z Erdi̇nçler, Alper Döventaş
Factors Affecting Mortality In Geriatric Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19, Rabi̇a Bağ Soytaş, Damla Ünal, Pinar Arman, Veysel Suzan, Tuğçe Emi̇roğlu Gedi̇k, Günay Can, Bora Korkmazer, Ridvan Karaali̇, Şermi̇n Börekçi̇, Mert Ahmet Kuşkucu, Hakan Yavuzer, Ülev Deni̇z Erdi̇nçler, Alper Döventaş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: We aimed to investigate the factors affecting the mortality of patients aged 65 years or older who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19). Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of patients 65 years old or older with COVID-19 who were hospitalized in İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital, between March 11 and May 28, 2020. Demographic, clinical, treatment, and laboratory data were extracted from electronic medical records. We used univariate and multivariate logistic regression methods to explore the risk factors for in-hospital death. Results: A total of 218 patients (112 men, 106 women) …
Evaluation Of Ambulance Calls For Patients Over 65 Years Of Age In İzmir, Turkey: A Twoyear Retrospective Analysis, Ahu Pakdemi̇rli̇, Başak Bayram, Erkan Güvenç, Hülya Elli̇dokuz
Evaluation Of Ambulance Calls For Patients Over 65 Years Of Age In İzmir, Turkey: A Twoyear Retrospective Analysis, Ahu Pakdemi̇rli̇, Başak Bayram, Erkan Güvenç, Hülya Elli̇dokuz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Analysis of interventions for special patient groups is important for the planning of health services, especially emergency medical services. In this study, we aimed to evaluate emergency medical service (EMS) interventions for the elderly and determine the decisive factors affecting transfer to the hospital of EMS team over 2 years (2017 and 2018) in İzmir. Materials and methods: Records of 112 emergency calls that were made between 2017 and 2018 followed up with interventions for patients aged 65 years and older were obtained from the 112 system. The reasons for the calls, outcomes, possible diagnoses of the patients, differences …
Conference Proceedings: Aurora Scientific Day 2020
Conference Proceedings: Aurora Scientific Day 2020
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Abstracts published in this supplement were among those presented at the 46th annual Aurora Scientific Day research symposium, held virtually on May 20, 2020. The symposium provides a forum for describing research studies conducted by faculty, fellows, residents, and allied health professionals affiliated with Wisconsin-based Aurora Health Care, a part of the Advocate Aurora Health health system, which publishes the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews.
Geriatrics In Clinical Practice And Beyond: Brain Health, The Sixth Vital Sign?, Nannette Hoffman
Geriatrics In Clinical Practice And Beyond: Brain Health, The Sixth Vital Sign?, Nannette Hoffman
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Brain health in middle age and geriatric patients will take on greater importance for health care practitioners in our aging society. This article discusses various approaches clinicians can use for their patients to promote and improve brain health. These are generally the same lifestyle adoptions for cerebrovascular disease and cardiovascular disease prevention: weight management, exercise, and blood pressure and cholesterol lowering. Social stimulation and cognitive activities may also be important for the elderly.
Why I Brought My Mother Home, Barbara L. Gracious
Why I Brought My Mother Home, Barbara L. Gracious
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in the United States more than 16 million adult family members provide care for a relative with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. The economic value contributed by unpaid caregivers is $234 billion dollars. Such caregivers are vital to the ability of the U.S. to meet caretaking needs, as the projected number of individuals suffering from dementia will nearly triple over the next 30 years. A meta-analysis found that decisions to provide family caretaking are rooted in long-standing family relationships. This essay explores one family’s decision to move from long-term institutional care back to family-based care …
Academic Service-Learning Experience Embraces The Vincentian Mission In Physician Assistant Education, Alyssa Quinlan, Pamela Gregory-Fernandez, Corinne Alois, Carla Hernandez Goodman
Academic Service-Learning Experience Embraces The Vincentian Mission In Physician Assistant Education, Alyssa Quinlan, Pamela Gregory-Fernandez, Corinne Alois, Carla Hernandez Goodman
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
Motivated by the belief that health care is a basic human right and driven by a Vincentian mission, St. John’s University Physician Assistant Program incorporates service minded educational experiences created to expose students to the necessity to reach those most in need—“the poor, alienated and the aged.” In Spring 2018, in conjunction with the SJU Academic Service-Learning program, a geriatric service assignment was integrated into the geriatric course curriculum. Working with Selfhelp Virtual Senior Center, local senior centers and nursing homes, students participated in an outreach project to serve senior citizens. Students shared their experiences through reflection and pre- …
The Association Of Reduced Bone Density With Paraspinal Muscle Atrophy And Adipose Tissue In Geriatric Patients: A Cross-Sectional Ct Study, Eli̇f Evri̇m Eki̇n, Muhi̇tti̇n Emre Altunrende
The Association Of Reduced Bone Density With Paraspinal Muscle Atrophy And Adipose Tissue In Geriatric Patients: A Cross-Sectional Ct Study, Eli̇f Evri̇m Eki̇n, Muhi̇tti̇n Emre Altunrende
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of the study is to examine the relationship among bone density, adipose tissue, and muscle mass with abdominal CT in geriatric patients.Materials and methods: The study is a retrospective cohort study of patients 65 years and over who underwent abdominal CT for any reason between October 2017 and July 2018. Third lumbar vertebra density, fatty degeneration of the paraspinal muscle, subcutaneous adipose tissue, and mesenteric adipose tissue ratio were evaluated. Results: A total of 312 patients, 144 females and 168 males, were included in the study. Reduced bone density was found in 237 (76%) patients. Reduced bone …
Correlation Between History Of Fall And Timed Up And Go Test In Geriatric, Mifta Nurmalasari, Novira Widajanti, Rwahita Satyawati Dharmanta
Correlation Between History Of Fall And Timed Up And Go Test In Geriatric, Mifta Nurmalasari, Novira Widajanti, Rwahita Satyawati Dharmanta
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Fall is the global major problem in geriatrics as it causes physical and physicological impairment, even leads to mortality. Timed up and go test (TUG) is the screening method which commonly used in medical practice as standard examination to assess mobility, balance, and fall risk.This study aimed to determine the correlation between TUG and history of falls in geriatric patients at General Hospital Dr. Soetomo Surabaya, Indonesia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among geriatric patients in Dr. Soetomo hospital with criteria ≥ 60 years old, mini mental state examination (MMSE) score ≥ 17, did not suffer from hemiplegic …
Conference Proceedings: Aurora Scientific Day 2018
Conference Proceedings: Aurora Scientific Day 2018
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
This journal supplement includes selected abstracts from among the more than 50 presented at the 44th annual Aurora Scientific Day research symposium. Held May 25, 2018, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Aurora Scientific Day provides a forum for original research conducted by faculty, fellows, residents, and other allied health professionals affiliated with Aurora Health Care, an integrated health system with hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin and Illinois.