[COVID-19 outbreak investigation in a geriatric palliative hospital].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-021-01930-7
Abstract: BACKGROUND During the second COVID-19 wave, a large COVID-19 outbreak happened at a 90-bed geriatric palliative care hospital in December 2020, whereby 32 % of the healthcare personnel (HCP) and 29 patients became infected within 23 days and 13 patients died. The… read more here.
Keywords: covid outbreak; geriatric palliative; outbreak investigation; hospital ... See more keywords
Service coverage and health workforce allocation strategies for geriatric and palliative care in low- and middle-income countries
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029030
Abstract: Abstract Background: Advances in medical science coupled with increased people's income results an elevated average of life expectancy even in the resource poor countries. The growing number of aged population, however, has drawn little attention… read more here.
Keywords: health; geriatric palliative; health workforce; palliative care ... See more keywords
The epidemiology of preexisting geriatric and palliative conditions in older adults with poor prognosis cancers
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18039
Abstract: Older patients with poor prognosis cancers have complex needs that can benefit from geriatrics and palliative care principles. Because they are not routinely assessed, the prevalence of preexisting geriatric and palliative conditions in this population… read more here.
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Meeting Geriatric Competencies: Are Internal Medicine Residency Programs in New Jersey Meeting Expectations for Quality Care in Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1177/2158244019827678
Abstract: There has long been recognition for improved education and training in aging and geriatrics. As the number of older individuals in the United States increases, with 20% being older than 65 years by 2030, it… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; internal medicine; geriatric palliative; care older ... See more keywords