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Geriatrics is a medical practice that addresses the complex needs of older patients and emphasizes maintaining functional independence even in the presence of chronic disease.
Charu Gupta, Dhan Prakash
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South Korean geriatrics on Beers Criteria medications at risk of adverse drug events. [PDF]
The Beers Criteria released by the American Geriatrics Society includes a list of drugs to avoid in the geriatric population and is frequently used as a safety resource in geriatric pharmacotherapy.To evaluate the exposure of South Korean geriatrics to ...
Grace Juyun Kim, Kye Hwa Lee, Ju Han Kim
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Geriatrics Fact Sheet in Korea 2021
South Korea became an aged society in 2017 and is predicted to become a super-aged society by 2025. Therefore, knowing the trends among older adults and identifying the geriatric burden are crucial for both healthcare professionals and policymakers.
J. Baek+3 more
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Introduction: Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected older people disproportionately. Prior to the pandemic, some studies reported that telehealth was an efficient and effective form of health care delivery, particularly for older people. There has
S. Doraiswamy+4 more
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Graduating US medical students must build strong skills in caring for older adults, necessitated by shifting population demographics. Little is known, however, about current medical student exposure to geriatrics on a national scale.
Catherine M P Dawson+3 more
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Teaching Geriatrics and Transitions of Care to Internal Medicine Resident Physicians
(1) Background: Internal medicine (IM) resident physicians need to be trained to care for older adults and transition them safely across care settings. Objective: The study purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of a curriculum in geriatrics assessment and
Shirley Wu+3 more
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Outcomes and Impact of Fragility Fracture among Geriatrics Patients who Underwent Hip Surgery in Hospital Kuala Lumpur [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Fragility fractures are common in the elderly. It is associated with increased mortality, reduced mobility, and poorer quality of life. In addition, post-operative functional outcomes are limited locally.
Lim HT, Chong EGM, Yau WK, Abdul-Halim H
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To understand why students in the 2nd cycle of medical studies choose to complete a Diploma of Specialized Studies (DSS) in geriatrics, we conducted a study to identify the factors influencing the choice of a future specialty.
Valentine Nuss+7 more
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Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Geriatrics in 2017
Peer review is an essential part in the publication process, ensuring that Geriatrics maintains high quality standards for its published papers [...]
Geriatrics Editorial Office
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Geriatrics and Long‐Term Care: The ABCDs of COVID‐19
The pandemic of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID‐19) is having a global impact unseen since the 1918 worldwide influenza epidemic. All aspects of life have changed dramatically for now.
Heather D'Adamo+2 more
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