Brief assessments and screening for geriatric conditions in older primary care patients: a pragmatic approach.

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Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Title
Brief assessments and screening for geriatric conditions in older primary care patients: a pragmatic approach.
Journal
Public health reviews
Author(s)
Seematter-Bagnoud L., Büla C.
ISSN
0301-0422 (Print)
ISSN-L
0301-0422
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
39
Pages
8
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
This paper discusses the rationale behind performing a brief geriatric assessment as a first step in the management of older patients in primary care practice. While geriatric conditions are considered by older patients and health professionals as particularly relevant for health and well-being, they remain too often overlooked due to many patient- and physician-related factors. These include time constraints and lack of specific training to undertake comprehensive geriatric assessment. This article discusses the epidemiologic rationale for screening functional, cognitive, affective, hearing and visual impairments, and nutritional status as well as fall risk and social status. It proposes using brief screening tests in primary care practice to identify patients who may need further comprehensive geriatric assessment or specific interventions.
Keywords
(3–10) Screening, Geriatric assessment, Older adults, Primary care
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Open Access
Yes
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