Randomized controlled trial of nurse case management of frail older people
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A randomized controlled trial of nurse case management for 427 frail subjects at least 70 years of age and at risk for repeated hospital admissions is discussed. No significant differences were found in quality of life and several other outcomes measurements. Frail older people receiving nurse case management were more likely to use emergency health services than others and that there was not a concomitant increase in health benefits.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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Curriculum recommendations for resident training in geriatrics interdisciplinary team care
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Medical resident training in geriatrics interdisciplinary team care for internal medicine and family practice residents is discussed. It will be necessary to change curricula for others in advanced practice such as nurses, social workers and pharmacists. Evidence-based practice outcomes show interdisciplinary team care can make a difference in patient outcome.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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