The vulnerable elders survey: a tool for identifying vulnerable older people in the community

Article Abstract:

Analysis of longitudinal survey data has shown that self-reported diagnoses and conditions, when added to a function-based targeting system, do not enhance predictive ability. The function-based targeting system depends on self-report and is easy to transport across care settings. It works significantly better than a model using just age and self-reported diagnoses.

Aging, Statistical Data Included, Mortality, Statistics, Physical fitness, Identification and classification, Geriatrics, Activities of daily living, Frail elderly

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Detection and management of falls and instability in vulnerable elders by community physicians

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to investigate quality of care of falls and instability provided to vulnerable elders. The results indicated that community physicians appeared to underdetect falls and gait disorders. The detected falls often receive inadequate evaluation, which lead to a paucity of recommendations and treatments.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Care and treatment, Gait disorders

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