Delivery of preventive services to older black patients using neighborhood health centers

Article Abstract:

Research demonstrates that performance of neighborhood health centers in Cleveland exceeded the standards in four of the five services provided to the older black patients. Data also indicate that office visits correlated with high performance of various preventive services.

Statistical Data Included, Services, Diagnosis, Family medicine, African Americans, Medical care utilization, Cleveland, Ohio, Preventive health services, Preventive medicine, Geriatrics

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Effects of a multicomponent intervention on functional outcomes and process of care in hospitaized older patients: a randomized controlled trial of Acute Care for Elders (ACE) in a community hospital

Article Abstract:

A randomized controlled trial has been carried out in 1531 community-dwelling patients over age 69 to test the hypothesis that a multiculticomponent intervention, Acute Care for Elders (ACE), will improve functional outcomes and the process of care in hospitalized older patients. It was found that ACE improved care and patient and provider satisfaction without increasing length of stay or costs.

Aging, Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Usage, Economic aspects, Medical care, Quality management, Medical care quality, Hospitalization, Nursing homes, Hospital care

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Loss of independence in activities of daily living in older adults hospitalized with medical illnesses: increased vulnerability with age

Article Abstract:

Findings indicate that elderly patients discharged from hospitals may experience decreased functionality in activities of daily living, compared to their baseline levels. Age is also a factor in the ability to recover lost functionality

Physiological aspects, Behavior, Hospital patients, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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