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An assessment tool for older patients

J Jessop, S Williamson, B Zinober

    Professional Nurse (London, England)
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Comprehensive geriatric assessments must include social factors and functional activity screening. This approach aids in referring older patients to appropriate specialist multidisciplinary teams for better care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Social Gerontology

    Background:

    • Older patients require thorough assessments that encompass more than just medical conditions.
    • Social circumstances significantly impact the health and well-being of elderly individuals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the necessity of including social circumstances in the comprehensive assessment of older patients.
    • To highlight the role of functional activity screening in identifying needs.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current geriatric assessment practices.
    • Identification of key components for a holistic patient evaluation.
    • Emphasis on the utility of screening tools.

    Main Results:

    • Social circumstances are a critical, often overlooked, aspect of geriatric assessment.
    • Functional activity problems are common and require systematic identification.
    • Screening tools effectively identify patients needing specialist multidisciplinary input.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating social and functional assessments is vital for older adults.
    • Utilizing screening tools facilitates timely and appropriate referrals.
    • A multidisciplinary approach improves outcomes for elderly patients.

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