geriatric intervention

geriatric intervention

A manoeuvre intended to improve evaluation, ergonomics, discharge, rehabilitation, and implementation of changes in health for older patients.
Examples
Specialised acute-care units, emphasis on independence in self-care, detailed discharge planning, and avoidance of iatrogenic illness. Data suggest that geriatric interventions result in a 2-fold improvement in functionality.

geriatric intervention

A maneuver intended to improve evaluation, ergonomics–ie, physical plant, discharge, rehabilitation, implementation of changes in health for older Pts. Cf Elder abuse.