A systematic review of comprehensive geriatric assessment to improve outcomes for frail older people being rapidly discharged from acute hospital: 'interface geriatrics'

Category Structured summary of systematic reviews
JournalDatabase of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
Year 2012
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The authors concluded there was no clear evidence of a benefit for comprehensive geriatric assessment of frail older people being discharged from emergency departments or hospital settings. However few trials have been carried out and their overall quality was poor. The authors' cautious conclusions reflect the evidence presented, but the potential for selection bias should be considered.
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First added on: Jun 08, 2012