Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5567949 | Geriatric Nursing | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A total of 137 older adult patients (age 76.9 ± 6.6; 52.6% male) participated in the study. The results showed significant increase in the occurrence of geriatric syndromes from T0 (upon ICU admission) to T1 (transition to inpatient care unit), with improvement at T2 (hospital discharge), but did not return to the baseline. The three most prevalent geriatric syndromes were: functional decline, urination incontinence, and defecation incontinence. Polypharmacy was associated with functioning decline. Patients with delirium were six times more likely to be re-admitted to ICU.
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Authors
Hsin-Ju MSN, RN, Hsin-Yi (Jean) PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, Fang-Wen PhD, RN, Ching-Huey PhD, RN,