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Albert J Finestone1, Michael R Jacobs, John A Cacciamani

  • 1Institute on Aging, Temple University School of Medicine, 3420 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. afinesto@astro.temple.edu

Clinical Interventions in Aging
|January 30, 2008
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Allostasis, the ability to maintain stability through change, is crucial for survival. This concept may offer insights into the current state of the medical and pharmacy professions.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Healthcare Systems Analysis

Background:

  • Allostasis is a fundamental concept in geriatrics, representing the body's adaptive capacity to maintain stability amidst physiological challenges.
  • Understanding allostasis is vital for comprehending health and resilience in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the concept of allostasis as a framework for understanding adaptation.
  • To explore the potential applicability of allostasis to the current structure of the medical and pharmacy professions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and commentary.
  • Application of geriatric principles to healthcare professional practice.

Main Results:

  • Allostasis provides a lens through which to view the dynamic equilibrium required for survival and adaptation.

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  • The principles of allostasis may offer relevant perspectives on the operational and adaptive challenges within contemporary medicine and pharmacy.

    • Conclusions:

    • The concept of allostasis, central to geriatric survival, offers a valuable perspective for examining the adaptive capabilities of the medical and pharmacy fields.
    • Further exploration is warranted to fully understand how allostatic principles can inform and potentially improve healthcare professions.