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Analysis of Home Care Supports Funded by the HSE 2008–2016 [PDF]

, 2016
This paper seeks to summarise the situation of publicly funded home care over the period 2008- 2016. Of particular interest is the overall change to the level of resources being directed to home care in the 2016 HSE Service Plan, in particular the actual
Care Alliance Ireland
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The Importance of Geriatric Care Models [PDF]

Geriatrics, 2018
I am delighted to edit this Special Issue of Geriatrics focusing on Geriatric Care Models. [...]
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Markov Chain Modelling for Geriatric Patient Care

, 2005
Summary Objectives: To show that Markov chain modelling can be applied to data on geriatric patients and use these models to assess the effects of covariates.
M. J. Faddy, McClean, Sally, Faddy, Malcolm, S. I. McClean   +3 more
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Defining geriatric care in a developing country: A Multidisciplinary model empowering clinical pharmacists

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus
Background: The elderly population often has complex health needs due to multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and inappropriate prescriptions. Clinical pharmacists play an important role in optimizing pharmacotherapy as a part of a multidisciplinary geriatric ...
Jehath Syed, Prathiba Pereira, Sri Harsha Chalasani, Madhan Ramesh, Tejeswini CJ, Shilpa Avarebeel, Kshama Ramesh, Ajay Sharma   +7 more
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Perceptions of older people’s oral health care among nurses working in geriatric home care [PDF]

, 2018
Objectives: This study investigates nurses’ self-reported experiences and perceptions of older people’s oral health care using a qualitative method.Methods: We interviewed 10 nurses working in geriatric home care who regularly visit and take care of ...
Marjo Laitala, Laitala, Marja-Liisa, Marja-Liisa Laitala, Taru Aro, Syrjälä, Anna-Maija, Aro, Taru, Jorma I. Virtanen, Anna-Maija Syrjälä, Laitala, Marjo, Virtanen, Jorma I.   +9 more
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Nurses’ Knowledge and Associated Factors Towards Geriatric Care in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

SAGE Open Nursing
Background Geriatric care involves providing comprehensive support and healthcare services to older adults aged 65 years and above. Nurses serve as a cornerstone in the delivery of effective geriatric care.
Mengistu Ewunetu, Yirgalem Abere, Gebre Kassaw Yirga, Yeshiambaw Eshetie, Yohaness Tesfahune Kassie, Moges Wubeneh Abate, Abraham Tsedalu Amare, Adane Birhanu Nigat, Bekalu Mekonen Belay   +8 more
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How Do Health Care Professionals Perceive a Holistic Care Approach for Geriatric Patients? A Focus Group Study

, 2023
Background: Geriatric patients require holistic care in order to meet their complex care needs. The project RubiN (Continuous Care in a Regional Network) provides case and care management (CCM) for older people to address these needs in a primary care ...
Denise Wilfling, Jona Budke, Nicole Warkentin, Katja Goetz   +3 more
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An uncommon orthogeriatric syndrome: a case of Ogilvie’s syndrome

Geriatric Care
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), also known as Ogilvie’s syndrome, is an uncommon postoperative complication of major orthopedic surgery that is characterized by massive colonic dilatation and the potential for substantial morbidity and ...
Elisa Salsano, Oriana Rossi, Cecilia Rispoli, Marta Zuccarino, Lucio D’Avanzo, Luigi Esposito, Federico Ruggiero, Maria Rosaria Fiorentino, Giovanni Carifi, Nicola Vargas   +9 more
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Geriatric mental health: The challenges for India

Journal of Geriatric Mental Health, 2018
Geriatric mental health has yet to receive its due recognition in India. Geriatric mental health is plagued by many challenges that prevent the development and progress of its services.
Pragya Lodha, Avinash De Sousa
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Serving older men: dilemmas and opportunities for geriatric care managers

, 2000
journal articleGeriatric care settings are essentially feminine. Most of the clients (or patients) are women, as are most of the care managers and care providers.
Barusch, Amanda
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