The Relevance and Added Value of Geriatric Medicine (GM): Introducing GM to Non-Geriatricians
| العنوان: | The Relevance and Added Value of Geriatric Medicine (GM): Introducing GM to Non-Geriatricians |
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| المؤلفون: | Symeon Panagiotakis, Ioannis Georgiopoulos, Kyriaki Panagiotopoulou, Anastasia Koutsouri, Christina Avgerinou, Athanasios Karampeazis, Evrydiki Kravvariti, Georgios Karamanof, George Soulis, Marina Kotsani, Eleftheria Antoniadou, Athanase Benetos, Konstantinos Stolakis, Katerina Bograkou Tzanetakou |
| المصدر: | Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 10, Iss 3018, p 3018 (2021) Journal of Clinical Medicine |
| بيانات النشر: | MDPI AG, 2021. |
| سنة النشر: | 2021 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | medicine.medical_specialty, geriatric approach, Review, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Nursing, Health care, medicine, Added value, 030212 general & internal medicine, Geriatrics, business.industry, geriatric medicine, Cognition, General Medicine, medicine.disease, Mental health, clinical practice, Malnutrition, Delirium, Medicine, non-geriatricians, medicine.symptom, business, Neurocognitive, 030217 neurology & neurosurgery, added value |
| الوصف: | Geriatric Medicine (GM) holds a crucial role in promoting health and managing the complex medical, cognitive, social, and psychological issues of older people. However, basic principles of GM, essential for optimizing the care of older people, are commonly unknown or undermined, especially in countries where GM is still under development. This narrative review aims at providing insights into the role of GM to non-geriatrician readers and summarizing the main aspects of the added value of a geriatric approach across the spectrum of healthcare. Health practitioners of all specialties are frequently encountered with clinical conditions, common in older patients (such as cancer, hypertension, delirium, major neurocognitive and mental health disorders, malnutrition, and peri-operative complications), which could be more appropriately managed under the light of the approach of GM. The role of allied health professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in dealing with older people’s issues is essential, and a multidisciplinary team is required for the delivery of optimal care in response to the needs and aspirations of older people. Thus, countries should assure the educational background of all health care providers and the specialized health and social care services required to meet the demands of a rapidly aging society. |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2077-0383 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::34ab9baba4dbc34c9e21e059d233e15b https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/14/3018 |
| Rights: | OPEN |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsair.doi.dedup.....34ab9baba4dbc34c9e21e059d233e15b |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 20770383 |
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