SMJ articles in the category "geriatric"

Original Article

Trauma Providers’ Perceptions of Frailty Assessment: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs

Objectives: Quality improvement in geriatric trauma depends on timely identification of frailty, yet little is known about providers’ knowledge and beliefs about frailty assessment. This study sought to understand trauma providers’ understanding, beliefs, and practices for frailty assessment. Methods: We developed a 20-question survey using the Health Belief Model of…

Posted in: frailty 8 geriatric 3 trauma 24

Original Article

Impact of Polypharmacy on Seniors’ Self-Perceived Health Status

Objectives: Polypharmacy is common among older patients and is linked to increased risk of adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to explore the association of polypharmacy and self-perceived health status (SPHS) among geriatric patients. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis of longitudinal observational research used national survey data from 2005–2008. Multivariate logistic…

Posted in: geriatric 3 health status 4 medication 5 polypharmacy 3

Review

Aspirin in Primary and Secondary Prevention in Elderly Adults Revisited

Despite the frequency and long duration of aspirin use, its role in primary and secondary prevention in older adults is not well studied. This review takes a critical look at the available literature on aspirin efficacy in elderly adults, and some relevant guidelines for practicing physicians are suggested.

Posted in: Aspirin 7 elderly 20 geriatric 3 primary prevention 3 secondary prevention 3
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