A randomized clinical trial of outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessment coupled with and intervention to increase adherence to recommendations

Article Abstract:

Researchers conducted a study to examine the effectiveness of outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) along with an adherence intervention on 15-month health outcomes. Their study concluded that CGA and adherence intervention can prevent the decline of functional and health-related quality of life among community-dwelling older persons with geriatric condition.

Elderly, Patient compliance, Old age

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Multidimensional attitudes of medical residents and geriatrics fellows towards older people

Article Abstract:

Primary care resident's attitudes towards geriatric patients are examined along with dimensional analysis of internal consistency of instruments measuring these attitudes. A comparison of such attitudes between residents and geriatric fellows is also examined. On the whole, positive attitudes were observed in both the groups.

Science & research, California, Care and treatment, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Primary nursing, Primary care nursing, Medical personnel and patient, Medical personnel-patient relations

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Development and validation of a geriatrics attitudes scale for primary care residents

Article Abstract:

A 14-item geriatrics attitudes scale was developed and demonstrated high reliability, validity and sensistivity to change among primary care residents. The attitudes of residents with a career interest in geriatrics and those with more medical trainings scored higher than those with less interest and less training.

United States, Medical personnel, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Study and teaching, Residents (Medicine)

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