Abstract Background Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is now the accepted gold
standard for caring for frail older people in hospital. However, there is uncertainty about …

Geriatric trauma constitutes an increasingly recognized problem. Aging results in a
progressive decline in cellular function which leads to a loose of their capacity to respond to …

Background Risk for falls in older adults has been associated with falls efficacy (self-
perceived confidence in performing daily physical activities) and postural balance, but …

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Background Falls are common after stroke, with potentially serious consequences. Few
investigations have included age-matched control participants to directly compare fall …

Introduction In emergency care, geriatric requirements and risks are often not taken
sufficiently into account. In addition, there are neither evidence-based recommendations nor …

Background Geriatric emergency department (GED) guidelines endorse screening older
patients for geriatric syndromes in the ED, but there have been significant barriers to …

Older patients in the emergency department (ED) are a vulnerable population who are at a
higher risk of functional decline and hospital reattendance subsequent to an ED visit, and …

Of the 3 million older adults seeking fall-related emergency care each year, nearly one-third
visited the Emergency Department (ED) in the previous 6 months. ED providers have a great …

Background Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults in the United States
(US). Falls are preventable and clinicians are advised to screen for fall risk yearly. There are …