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The Role of Healthcare Robotics in Providing Support to Older Adults: a Socio-ecological Perspective
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 9 - Trang 82-89 - 2020
In this review, we provide an overview of how healthcare robotics can facilitate healthy aging, with an emphasis on physical, cognitive, and social supports. We next provide a synthesis of future challenges and considerations in the development and application of healthcare robots. We organize these considerations using a socio-ecological perspective and discuss considerations at the individual, c......
Telemedicine: a Valuable Tool in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 9 - Trang 72-81 - 2020
The prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD), is rising as the global population ages. Access to specialist care, which improves outcomes, is insufficient and disease-related disability makes in-person physician visits burdensome. Telehealth is one potential means for improving access to care. The purpose of this manuscript is to revie......
Comparative Effectiveness for Glycemic Control in Older Adults with Diabetes
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 6 - Trang 175-186 - 2017
The purpose of this review is to summarize the current data for comparative effectiveness of glycemic control in older adults. In the last several years, professional societies have released guidelines for glycemic control in older adults, generally recommending individualized HbA1c goals. However, recent observational studies demonstrate that many older adults remain aggressively managed and are ......
Aging Patients in Correctional Settings
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 8 - Trang 250-255 - 2019
The United States (US) has the highest number of incarcerated people in the world. This incarcerated population is aging disproportionately compared with the general population. Correctional facilities need to develop geriatric competencies to respond to this aging crisis. Older inmates have an increased burden of chronic medical conditions. This leads to higher healthcare utilization and costs ac......
Erratum to: Comparative Effectiveness for Glycemic Control in Older Adults with Diabetes
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 6 - Trang 187-187 - 2017
Deprescribing: Right-Sizing Medication Regimens to Optimize Outcomes in Palliative Care
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 8 - Trang 21-30 - 2019
The purpose of this review is to describe the current state of polypharmacy in older adults and those with an advanced illness, evidence that supports deprescribing, and best practices to implement deprescribing in palliative care. Practitioners and patients indicate they are interested in reducing the number of medications prescribed, but there are barriers to this practice. Over 90% of Medicare ......
Current Evaluation and Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Current Geriatrics Reports - - 2018
Nuances in the Care of Emergent Splenic Injury in the Elderly Patient
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 5 - Trang 31-37 - 2016
The spleen is the most commonly injured abdominal solid organ. Over 39,000 adults are hospitalized each year in the USA with a splenic injury. The management of spleen trauma has evolved over the past three decades, focusing on splenic preservation and non-operative management “Hurtuk et al. (J Trauma Infection Crit Care Burns 61:243–255, 2006).” Over the same time period, the geriatric population......
Prevention of Falls and Frailty in Older Adults with Diabetes
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 6 - Trang 158-167 - 2017
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major risk factor for falls and frailty in older adults. The purpose of this review was to survey, the current literature on risk factors and interventions for prevention of falls and frailty in older adults with T2DM. Screening for falls and frailty in the clinical setting is recommended. Exercise to improve balance, strength, and mobility; health education; a......
Thoracic Surgery in Older Patients
Current Geriatrics Reports - Tập 6 - Trang 122-126 - 2017
The purpose of the review is to describe recent findings concerning the thoracic surgical management of elderly patients. The population of the USA is aging and the “baby boomer” generation members are now elderly. Pulmonary function declines, leading to an increase in the risk of a postoperative pulmonary complication. The cardiovascular system stiffens, making it more difficult for elderly patie......
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