Department of Geriatric Medicine
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The Department of Geriatric Medicine is a clinical specialty unit focused on the comprehensive healthcare, rehabilitation, and wellbeing of older adults.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
clinical specialty unit
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healthcare organization unit ⓘ medical department ⓘ |
| addresses |
delirium in older adults
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dementia and related disorders ⓘ mobility and balance problems in older adults ⓘ polypharmacy in older adults ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve quality of life of older adults
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maintain functional independence of older adults ⓘ optimize medication use in older adults ⓘ prevent disability in older adults ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
community health services
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long-term care facilities ⓘ primary care providers ⓘ rehabilitation centers ⓘ |
| employs |
clinical pharmacists
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dietitians ⓘ geriatricians ⓘ nurses specialized in geriatric care ⓘ occupational therapists ⓘ physiotherapists ⓘ social workers ⓘ |
| engagesIn |
clinical research in geriatric medicine
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continuing professional development in geriatric care ⓘ education of medical students in geriatrics ⓘ training of residents in geriatric medicine ⓘ |
| field | geriatric medicine ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
comprehensive healthcare of older adults
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older adults ⓘ rehabilitation of older adults ⓘ wellbeing of older adults ⓘ |
| mayBePartOf |
teaching hospital
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university hospital ⓘ |
| providesService |
falls prevention programs
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inpatient care for older adults ⓘ memory and cognitive clinics ⓘ multidisciplinary geriatric assessment ⓘ outpatient care for older adults ⓘ palliative and supportive care for older adults ⓘ rehabilitation programs for older adults ⓘ |
| specializesIn |
cognitive assessment in older adults
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diagnosis of age-related diseases ⓘ falls assessment ⓘ frailty assessment ⓘ functional assessment of older adults ⓘ management of chronic conditions in older adults ⓘ |
| usesApproach |
comprehensive geriatric assessment
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multidisciplinary team care ⓘ patient-centered care ⓘ |
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