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Screening the elderly in general practice

L A Pike

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    This study screened 335 elderly patients over 65 in a general practice setting. The screening identified several previously undetected conditions, highlighting the value of proactive health assessments in primary care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Primary Care Practice
    • Preventive Health

    Background:

    • Elderly populations represent a significant demographic in general practice.
    • Proactive health screening can identify conditions in older adults.
    • General practices are key sites for delivering primary care services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the yield of conditions found through screening elderly patients in a general practice.
    • To evaluate the advantages of implementing screening examinations within a primary care setting.
    • To determine the prevalence of previously undetected conditions in patients aged 65 and above.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 855 patients aged 65+ registered in one general practice.
    • Exclusion of patients already under care (316 patients).

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  • Offer of screening examination to the remaining eligible patients, with 335 undergoing examination.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant number of previously undetected conditions were identified through the screening process.
    • The study reports the specific yield of various conditions discovered.
    • Several patients had undergone prior screening, indicating ongoing health monitoring.

    Conclusions:

    • General practice-based screening for elderly patients is effective in detecting various health conditions.
    • Implementing screening programs in primary care offers advantages for managing the health of older adults.
    • Proactive identification of conditions can lead to timely interventions and improved health outcomes.