Rates of population ageing are unprecedented and this, combined with the progressive
urbanization of lifestyles, has led to a dramatic shift in the epidemiology of diabetes towards …

Abstract Objective To develop Clinical Practice Guidelines for the screening, assessment
and management of the geriatric condition of frailty. Methods An adapted Grading of …

Background Although the older population is increasing worldwide, there is a marked deficit
in the number of persons trained in geriatrics. It is now recognized that early detection and …

Background The ageing of population is the reason that there are various strategies
developed to help seniors acquire greater independence and a better quality of life. The aim …

Background Identifying frailty is key to providing appropriate treatment for older people at
high risk of adverse health outcomes. Screening tools proposed for primary care often …

This paper discusses the rationale behind performing a brief geriatric assessment as a first
step in the management of older patients in primary care practice. While geriatric conditions …

When treating older adults, a main factor to consider is physical frailty. Because specific
assessments in clinical trials are frequently lacking, critical appraisal of treatment evidence …

老年人健康综合评估量表是采用多学科方法对老年人的躯体健康, 功能状态,
心理健康和社会环境状况进行评估, 是为老年人选择合适的养老方式, 提供个体化的照护服务 …

Aim To identify and establish expert consensus on important and feasible components of a
nurse‐led, comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)‐based intervention for community …

The WHO European Region defined the role of a new central professional for primary care,
the Family and Community Nurse (FCN). The introduction of an FCN in the framework of …