Abstract

FERNANDEZ EITO, Javier; PARDAVILA BELIO, Miren Idoia  and  VIVAR, Cristina G.. Comprehensive geriatric assessment of elderly for outpatient emergency services: Case report. Gerokomos [online]. 2012, vol.23, n.4, pp.162-168. ISSN 1134-928X.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1134-928X2012000400004.

The progressive aging of the Spanish population leads to increased health care for Outpatient Emergency Services (EUS), in this age group. The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of an overall assessment of the elderly in the household and community context, which involves both the physical and psychosocial in the emergency environmental. To do this, we develop a clinical case, which is based on scientific evidence, to determine the most appropriate action to improve interventions in emergency services. The case analysis is divided into three sections: nursing assessment, data recording and transmission of information to other health teams. In conclusion, it identifies the need to assess and record data on physical and physiological status of the elderly, at the same time it collects information about family background, community or environmental, to provide a comprehensive and quality care. It also recommends the development of specific geriatric assessment tools for use in emergency situations.

Keywords : Elderly; assessment; scale; psychosocial; community; mental disorders; outpatients; ambulance; emergency services.

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