Geriatric Conditions in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients: Prevalence and One-Year Survival and Functional Decline

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Authors

Bianca M. Buurman · Academic Medical Center

Jita G. Hoogerduijn · University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

Rob J. de Haan · Academic Medical Center

Ameen Abu‐Hanna · University of Amsterdam

A. Margot Lagaay · Spaarne Ziekenhuis

H. J. J. Verhaar · University Medical Center Utrecht

Marieke J. Schuurmans

Abstract

Geriatric conditions were highly prevalent and associated with poor health outcomes after admission. Early recognition of these conditions in acutely hospitalized older patients and improving the handover to the general practitioner could lead to better health outcomes and reduce the burden of hospital admission for older patients.

Topics & Keywords

Frailty in Older Adults Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 6, Issue 11, pp. e26951-e26951

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0026951

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