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The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a vertically integrated curriculum intervention on the geriatric knowledge and performance in clinical skills of thirdyear medical students. This observational cohort study conducted at the University of Michigan Medical School evaluates the performance of 622 third-year medical students from the graduating class years of 2004 through 2...

OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-based program, Monitor-Rx, in identifying older adults at risk for drug-related geriatric syndromes or inappropriate medicines. DESIGN This prospective pilot study compared medication related risks generated by the Web-based program with those identified by a certified geriatric pharmacist (CGP). SETTING Wisconsin-ba...

BACKGROUND Geriatric conditions, such as incontinence and falling, are not part of the traditional disease model of medicine and may be overlooked in the care of older adults. The prevalence of geriatric conditions and their effect on health and disability in older adults has not been investigated in population-based samples. OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence of geriatric conditions and...

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A survey of all elderly people aged 65 years and over from North and West Belfast receiving long-term care in residential and nursing homes, and in psycho-geriatric and geriatric care was undertaken. A total of 967 subjects was studied and physical dependency and mental impairment documented. The high dependency of residents in geriatric and psycho-geriatric care was highlighted, with greater l...

Background There is a difference between evidence-based guidelines for geriatric patients and clinical practice of physicians. Prescribing potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) can be attributed to the fact that many physicians are not aware of PIMs usage. Aim The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a combined intervention program comprising an educational and clinical...