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Geriatric assessment teams.

L J Campbell, K D Cole

    Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Teamwork is essential in geriatric care for complex patient needs. Effective geriatric assessment programs require coordinated interdisciplinary teams, but optimal team models for specific patient populations remain under investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Healthcare Management
    • Team Dynamics

    Background:

    • Geriatric care necessitates a team-based approach due to complex biopsychosocial needs of older adults.
    • Geriatric assessment programs aim for intensive patient evaluation, requiring diverse professional expertise.
    • Patient information sharing is enhanced when different providers interact with the patient.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the structure and function of interdisciplinary teams in geriatric assessment.
    • To identify key considerations for initiating and managing geriatric assessment programs.
    • To discuss the impact of team composition and interaction models on patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • The study reviews existing literature and clinical practice in geriatric team development.

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  • It discusses various team models, from independent functioning to interdependent activity.
  • Emphasis is placed on defining roles, responsibilities, and information exchange systems.

    • Main Results:

    • Team composition should align with patient needs and available resources.
    • Effective team functioning requires clear methods of interaction, including informal interchanges.
    • Training is beneficial for model selection, procedural development, and managing team dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • The optimal team structure for geriatric assessment varies and requires careful consideration of patient problems and resources.
    • Further randomized clinical trials are needed to determine the most effective team models for specific patient groups and conditions.
    • Current decisions on team organization should be based on clinical expertise and related healthcare team studies.