OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to determine the impact of a geriatric assessment
on mortality, hospital length of stay, discharge destination, and delirium incidence in patients …

ObjectiveOlder patients with complex care needs and limited personal and social resources
are heavy users of emergency department (ED) services and are often admitted when they …

BACKGROUND Elderly patients commonly suffer isolated hip fractures, causing significant
morbidity and mortality. The use of orthogeriatrics (OG) management services, in which …

Importance Older adults (age≥ 65 years) are at risk for high rates of delirium and poor
outcomes; however, how to improve outcomes is still being explored. Objective To assess …

Aim The number of geriatric trauma patients is rising; yet, there is no established best team
to care for them. This study analyzed a geriatric trauma service (GTS) that is integrated into …

Objectives: Review the common presentation of geriatric patients. Identify the unique
features in the care of geriatric patients. Summarize the management consideration of the …

Abstract Purpose of Review The portion of the population comprised by those aged 65 years
and older is the fastest growing age group. With the aging of Americans, so goes the age of …

Background Considering resources for comprehensive geriatric (GERI) care, it would be
beneficial for geriatric trauma (GTP) and medical patients to be co-managed in one program …

Background Older patients in developing countries face major challenges in accessing
comprehensive medical care. The assessment of the need to establish a geriatric center has …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review focuses on the application of geriatric expertise to
care for traumatically injured patients through the use of geriatrician consultation versus a …