Geriatrics - Research Methods - Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine - Research Guides at George Washington University

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Syllabus: Geriatrics Elective

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Research Methods in Geriatrics

Systematic reviews: guidance relevant for studies of older people
Shenkin, S. D., Harrison, J. K., Wilkinson, T., Dodds, R. M., & Ioannidis, J. P. (2017). Systematic reviews: guidance relevant for studies of older people. Age and ageing, 46(5), 722-728.
Recruitment and Retention of Older People in Clinical Research
Forsat ND, Palmowski A, Palmowski Y, Boers M, Buttgereit F. Recruitment and Retention of Older People in Clinical Research: A Systematic Literature Review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 Oct 19. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16875. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33075140.
Embedding and Sustaining a Focus on Function in Specialty Research and Care
Callahan KE, Boustani M, Ferrante L, Forman DE, Gurwitz J, High KP, McFarland F, Robinson T, Studenski S, Yang M, Schmader KE. Embedding and Sustaining a Focus on Function in Specialty Research and Care. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 Oct 16. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16860. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33064303.

Key Resources

Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine
by Durso, Samuel C
Journal of American Geriatrics Society
Available from 1997 to present

Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine by Nathan E. Goldstein; R. Sean Morrison
ISBN: 9781437737967
Publication Date: 2012-12-03
Geriatrics At Your Fingertips by Reuben, David B., author.; Herr, Keela, author.; Pacala, James T., author.; Pollock, Bruce G. (Bruce Godfrey), author.; Potter, Jane F., author.; Semla, Todd P., author.; American Geriatrics Society.
ISBN: 9781886775749
Publication Date: 2022
Integrative Geriatric Medicine by Mikhail Kogan (Editor); Andrew Weil (Series edited by)
ISBN: 9780190466268
Publication Date: 2017-12-22

Screening & Prognostic Tools

ARMOR: a tool to evaluate polypharmacy in elderly persons
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Haque, R. (2009). ARMOR: a tool to evaluate polypharmacy in elderly persons. Annals of Long-Term Care, 17(6), 26-30.
Braden Scale - Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk
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Ayello, E. (2007). Predicting pressure ulcer risk. Try This: Best Practices In Nursing Care To Older Adults, (5), 2p-2p 1p.
Clock Drawing Test
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
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Waszynski, C. M. (2007). The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM). Try This: Best Practices In Nursing Care To Older Adults, (13), 1.
Functional Assessment Staging Test (FAST)
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
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Greenberg, Sherry A. MSN, APR N, B C, GNP How To try this: The Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form, AJN, American Journal of Nursing: October 2007 - Volume 107 - Issue 10 - p 60-69 doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000292204.52313.f3
Hospital Admission Risk Profile (HARP)
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Graf, C. (2008). The Hospital Admission Risk Profile (HARP). Try This: Best Practices In Nursing Care To Older Adults, (24).
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale
Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
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Wallace, M., & Shelkey, M. (2007). Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Try This: Best Practices In Nursing Care To Older Adults, (2), 2p-2p 1p.
Mental Status Assessment of Older Adults: The Mini-Cog
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Doerflinger, D. (2007). Mental status assessment of older adults: the Mini-Cog. Try This: Best Practices In Nursing Care To Older Adults, (3).
Mini-Cog Test
Palliative Performance Scale
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Developed by Victoria Hospice.
START (screening tool to alert doctors to the right treatment)
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Barry, P. J., Gallagher, P., Ryan, C., & O'Mahony, D. (2007). START (screening tool to alert doctors to the right treatment)—an evidence-based screening tool to detect prescribing omissions in elderly patients. Age and Ageing, 36(6), 632-638.
STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons’ potentially inappropriate Prescriptions)
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Gallagher, P., & O’Mahony, D. (2008). STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons’ potentially inappropriate Prescriptions): application to acutely ill elderly patients and comparison with Beers’ criteria. Age and ageing, 37(6), 673-679.
Transitional Care Model (TCM): Hospital Discharge
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Bixby, M., & Naylor, M. (2009). The Transitional Care Model (TCM): Hospital Discharge Screening Criteria for High Risk Older Adults. Try This: Best Practices In Nursing Care To Older Adults, (26).

Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine: Geriatrics - Research Methods

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Resources

Research Methods in Geriatrics

Key Resources

Screening & Prognostic Tools