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Geriatrics Literature 2016 Year in Review
Kaitlin Willham1,2, Kenneth Covinsky1,2, Eric Widera1,2
1Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|September 6, 2017
Summary
This review highlights key 2016 geriatric medicine research on topics like fall prevention, dementia care, and pain management, offering insights for effective elder care strategies.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Geriatric medicine is a rapidly evolving field.
- Effective management of common conditions in older adults is crucial.
- Synthesizing recent research aids clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and summarize the most impactful geriatric medicine articles from 2016.
- To provide clinicians with evidence-based updates across various geriatric domains.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of high-impact articles published in 2016.
- Selection based on clinical relevance and effectiveness in geriatric populations.
Main Results:
- Key findings cover antipsychotic use in delirium, fall prevention, testosterone therapy risks/benefits, cranberry efficacy for urinary tract infections, beta-blocker use post-myocardial infarction in nursing homes, lifestyle impact on disability, goals-of-care interventions for dementia, regional anesthesia for hip repair, and mindfulness for chronic pain.
Conclusions:
- The selected articles offer significant advancements and practical applications in geriatric care.
- These findings support evidence-based practice for improving health outcomes in older adults.