Search results for "Geriatrics"
Hip fractures among nursing home residents often lead to death, functional decline
The frequently poor outcomes of nursing home residents who have a hip fracture were quantified by a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/02/1.htm
2 Jul 2014
Recent Research
Rivaroxaban versus warfarin, postop frailty score, parasitic infections and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/10/rr.htm
15 Oct 2014
Recent Research
HCAHPS scores, order sets for COPD inpatients, warfarin in brain injury patients, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/rr.htm
15 Nov 2014
Guideline released on post-op delirium in older adults
The American Geriatrics Society released a clinical practice guideline last week on postoperative delirium in older adults.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/26/1.htm
26 Nov 2014
Hospitalists can help IOM fix dying process
A new report calls for improvements in end-of-life care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/qa.htm
15 Dec 2014
Recent Research
Hip fractures in nursing homes, cognitive impairment with TIA, beta-blockers before CABG, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/rr.htm
15 Dec 2014
Comprehensive geriatric unit improved outcomes in hip fracture patients
Treating hip fracture patients on a geriatric unit instead of an orthopedic one resulted in slightly improved mobility, quality of life, and activities of daily living 4 months after hospitalization, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/11/4.htm
11 Feb 2015
Shorter hospital stay after hip fracture associated with increased mortality risk, study finds
Hospitalization for 10 days or less after a hip fracture was associated with increased mortality risk after discharge, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/04/3.htm
4 Mar 2015
Physicians step up as initiatives change nursing home care
National efforts are underway to improve the quality of care for patients with dementia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/03/nursing-homes.htm
15 Mar 2015
In the News
Secondhand smoke exposure, bleeding risk with dabigatran versus warfarin, post-op delirium in older adults, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/03/itn.htm
15 Mar 2015