Objectives: To evaluate whether an early multidisciplinary geriatric intervention in elderly
patients with hip fracture reduced length of stay, morbidity, and mortality and improved …

OBJECTIVES: To analyze the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention integrated into
daily practice for the prevention of in‐hospital delirium in elderly patients. DESIGN …

Background: The clinical effect of surgical delay in older patients with hip fracture is
controversial. Discrepancies among study findings may be due to confounding that is …

Objective To assess the prevalence of major geriatric syndromes (MGSs)―frailty, cognitive
impairment, severe dependence and depression―and their influence on outcomes in …

Societies are progressively aging, with the oldest old (ie., those aged> 80–85 years) being
the most rapidly expanding population segment. However, advanced aging comes at a …

Highlights•Acute hospitalisation has some potential negative health consequences in older
adults, notably loss of functional independence and physical performance.•In-hospital …

Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, clinical features, and the
independent impact of frailty—a geriatric syndrome characterized by the decline of …

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of an 8‐week exercise training program with a special
focus on light‐to moderate‐intensity resistance exercises (30–70% of one repetition …

The clinical scenario of heart failure (HF) in older hospitalized patients is complex and
influenced by acute and chronic comorbidities, coexistent geriatric syndromes, the patient's …

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to: Use
patient age as only one consideration, along with tumor status and comorbidities, in …