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Patient-centered care in geriatric cardiology
Deena Goldwater1, Nanette K Wenger2
1Welcome Health Inc., Long Beach, CA, USA.
Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine
|November 10, 2021
Summary
Geriatric cardiology shifts from disease-focused to patient-centered care for older adults. This approach prioritizes individual health goals, improving quality of life and independence despite complex aging challenges.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Cardiology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases are prevalent in older adults.
- Aging presents challenges like multimorbidity, frailty, and cognitive impairment.
- Standard disease-based treatments are often insufficient for older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To redefine cardiovascular care for older adults.
- To emphasize patient-centered, goal-directed management.
- To improve wellness, independence, and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Implementing patient-centered care principles.
- Utilizing shared decision-making.
- Aligning treatment with individual health and life goals.
- Proactively mitigating aging-related risks.
Main Results:
- Shift from disease-centered to patient-centered care.
- Management directed toward individual health and life goals.
- Improved navigation of treatment uncertainty.
Conclusions:
- Patient-centered, goal-directed care is essential in geriatric cardiology.
- This approach facilitates wellness and independence in older adults.
- It leads to favorable quality of life outcomes.
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