17 Evidence for Combined Falls and Syncope Assessment in Older Patients
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz164.17
Abstract: Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral hypoperfusion (reduced blood flow through the brain). Thirty percent of older persons who have syncope are unaware of loss of consciousness and the majority of… read more here.
Keywords: assessment older; combined falls; syncope assessment; evidence combined ... See more keywords
Usability Testing of the iPhone App to Improve Pain Assessment for Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment (Prehospital Setting): A Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnx028
Abstract: Objectives Pain assessment in older adults with cognitive impairment is often challenging, and paramedics are not given sufficient tools/training to assess pain. The development of a mobile app may improve pain assessment and management in… read more here.
Keywords: assessment older; pain assessment; app; usability testing ... See more keywords
Optimising pre‐operative assessment for older people
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.14356
Abstract: 1 Consultant Geriatrician, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland 2 Adjunct Clinical Lecturer/Assistant Professor University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland 3 Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading, UK ................................................................................................................................................................. Correspondence to: S. O’Hanlon Email:… read more here.
Keywords: older people; assessment older; operative assessment; pre operative ... See more keywords
Comprehensive geriatric assessment for older people admitted to a surgical service.
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DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12746
Abstract: through increasing the use of the Cochrane Library and supporting Cochrane’s role by providing an evidence base for nurses and related healthcare professionals involved in delivering, leading or researching nursing care. The CNCF produces 'Cochrane… read more here.
Keywords: assessment older; nursing; geriatric assessment; cochrane ... See more keywords
Physical Functional Assessment in Older Adults
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DOI: 10.14283/jfa.2020.61
Abstract: The evaluation of the physical domain represents a critical part of the assessment of the older person, both in the clinical as well as the research setting. To measure physical function, clinicians and researchers have… read more here.
Keywords: assessment older; test; assessment; physical function ... See more keywords
A Teleneuropsychology Protocol for the Cognitive Assessment of Older Adults During COVID-19
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.651136
Abstract: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic prompted the need for a teleneuropsychology protocol for the cognitive assessment of older adults, who are at increased risk for both COVID-19 and dementia. Prior recommendations for teleneuropsychological assessment… read more here.
Keywords: assessment older; protocol; cognitive assessment; assessment ... See more keywords
Cognitive Assessment of Older People: Do Sensory Function and Frailty Matter?
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16040662
Abstract: Background: To examine the associations of visual and hearing functions, and frailty with subjective memory complaints (SMCs) in a community primary care pilot project of older people aged 60 years and over. Methods: The study… read more here.
Keywords: older people; assessment older; people sensory; frailty ... See more keywords