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.
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em Inglês
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| 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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Assunto principal:
África do Sul
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Incontinência Urinária
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Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Serviços de Saúde para Idosos
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Doença Iatrogênica
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Imobilização
País/Região como assunto:
África
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Inglês
Revista:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Ano de publicação:
2019
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