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Geriatric urology.

George W Drach1, Tomas L Griebling

  • 1Division of Urology and Institute on Aging, University ofPennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. drachgw@mail.med.upenn.edu

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|June 26, 2003
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Geriatric urology is growing due to the aging population. Recent efforts focus on education, research, and establishing a professional society to advance urological care for older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric urology
  • Urological care for aging populations

Background:

  • Urology faces challenges with the increasing elderly demographic in the US.
  • Urological issues are prevalent in older adults, impacting urologists' practices.
  • Geriatric urology lacks formal education and dedicated research despite patient numbers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in geriatric urology.
  • To highlight efforts in increasing activity, content, and visibility of the field.
  • To outline current and future goals for geriatric urology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent initiatives in geriatric urology.
  • Assessment of educational curriculum development for urology training.
  • Examination of research needs and establishment of professional organizations.

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Main Results:

  • Development of curriculum materials for urology training programs.
  • Identification and targeting of research needs in geriatric urology.
  • Establishment of the Geriatric Urology Society.

Conclusions:

  • Significant progress has been made in advancing geriatric urology.
  • Ongoing efforts are crucial for improving urological care in older adults.
  • Future directions include continued research and professional development.