Frailty phenotype and the role of levodopa challenge test in geriatric inpatients with mild parkinsonian signs
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DOI: 10.1007/s10522-017-9716-6
Abstract: Deficiency in dopaminergic system function may be one of the hypothetical reasons of the frailty syndrome but its role still remains unclear. The aim of our study was to assess the frailty phenotype prevalence in… read more here.
Keywords: group; geriatric inpatients; frailty; role ... See more keywords
Deprescribing in geriatric inpatients is associated with a lower readmission risk: a case control study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-020-01091-4
Abstract: Background Polypharmacy is prevalent in older adults and has been associated with iatrogenic harm. Deprescribing has been promoted to reduce polypharmacy. It remains however unclear whether deprescribing during hospital stay can reduce the readmission risk.… read more here.
Keywords: inpatients associated; readmission; geriatric inpatients; deprescribing geriatric ... See more keywords
Mental disorders of geriatric inpatients: symptom characteristics and treatment outcome
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610220000666
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe neuropsychiatric disorders of geriatric inpatients, to investigate associations of psychopathological symptomatology with clinical variables and to determine its impact on treatment outcome. Methods: From January… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric inpatients; disorders geriatric; neuropsychiatric disorders; mental disorders ... See more keywords
Grip strength as a frailty diagnostic component in geriatric inpatients
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s140192
Abstract: Background Frailty has emerged as a key medical syndrome predictive of comorbidity, disability, institutionalization and death. As a component of the five frailty phenotype diagnostic criteria, patient grip strength deserves attention as a simple and… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric inpatients; grip strength; frailty; component ... See more keywords
Implementation and Evaluation of Clinical Pharmacy Services on Improving Quality of Prescribing in Geriatric Inpatients in Vietnam: An Example in a Low–Resources Setting
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s368871
Abstract: Purpose Geriatric inpatients generally have a high risk of drug-related problems (DRP) in prescribing following hospital admission, which are likely to cause negative clinical consequences. This is particularly evident in developing countries such as Vietnam.… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric inpatients; quality; quality prescribing; clinical pharmacy ... See more keywords