Geriatric assessment--lessons from personal experience.
The aim of this study was to develop a framework for comprehensive specialist geriatric assessment in rural settings. A protocol that used a number of standardised assessment instruments was developed and applied routinely. Data from two rural centres in South Australia over a two-year period were analysed. Study results offer important insights and have implications for clinical practice and policy development. They particularly reinforce the need for a comprehensive assessment irrespective of the information received from the referrer.
Western DomCare, an Aged and Extended Care Service, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Health Service, Woodville, South Australia.
Ludomyr
L
Mykyta
Justin
J
English
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006780:Hospitals, Rural / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008603:Mental Health; D010808:Physical Examination; D012931:Social Environment; D013021:South Australia