Treating complexity in the older adult - the role of the geriatric giants
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
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61(6): 10-14, 2019.
Artículo
en Inglés
| AIM
| ID: biblio-1270121
ABSTRACT
As people age, they accumulate medical conditions. Geriatric giants comprise a group of conditions that lead to significant mortality and morbidity and contribute to the complexity in treating geriatric patients. They are common and rarely occur in isolation. The 5 Is of geriatric giants are iatrogenesis, immobility, instability, incontinence and impaired cognition. Consequences for the patient and their caregivers include loss of functional independence, institutionalisation and caregiver burnout. Primary care practitioners are often the first port of call for geriatric patients in South Africa and by asking a few key questions and performing a thorough examination; these conditions can be recognised early. Whilst there are often limitations to cure, the main aim is to maintain the older adult's functional independence as much as possible, and by following an organised management approach to each of these conditions, the quality of life of patients can be improved
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AIM (África)
Asunto principal:
Sudáfrica
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Incontinencia Urinaria
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Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas
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Servicios de Salud para Ancianos
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Enfermedad Iatrogénica
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Inmovilización
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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Inglés
Revista:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Año:
2019
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