Τίτλος:
The Relevance and Added Value of Geriatric Medicine (GM): Introducing GM
to Non-Geriatricians
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Geriatric Medicine (GM) holds a crucial role in promoting health and
managing the complex medical, cognitive, social, and psychological
issues of older people. However, basic principles of GM, essential for
optimizing the care of older people, are commonly unknown or undermined,
especially in countries where GM is still under development. This
narrative review aims at providing insights into the role of GM to
non-geriatrician readers and summarizing the main aspects of the added
value of a geriatric approach across the spectrum of healthcare. Health
practitioners of all specialties are frequently encountered with
clinical conditions, common in older patients (such as cancer,
hypertension, delirium, major neurocognitive and mental health
disorders, malnutrition, and peri-operative complications), which could
be more appropriately managed under the light of the approach of GM. The
role of allied health professionals with specialized knowledge and
skills in dealing with older people's issues is essential, and a
multidisciplinary team is required for the delivery of optimal care in
response to the needs and aspirations of older people. Thus, countries
should assure the educational background of all health care providers
and the specialized health and social care services required to meet the
demands of a rapidly aging society.
Συγγραφείς:
Kotsani, Marina
Kravvariti, Evrydiki
Avgerinou, Christina and
Panagiotakis, Symeon
Bograkou Tzanetakou, Katerina
Antoniadou,
Eleftheria
Karamanof, Georgios
Karampeazis, Athanasios and
Koutsouri, Anastasia
Panagiotopoulou, Kyriaki
Soulis, George and
Stolakis, Konstantinos
Georgiopoulos, Ioannis
Benetos, Athanase
Περιοδικό:
Journal of Clinical Medicine Research
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
geriatric medicine; non-geriatricians; clinical practice; added value;
geriatric approach
