Global geriatric assessment is
a very important goal of nursing.
The elderly population which
attends nursing visits can suffer many problems to be detected early.
It is important that this
assessment is a process diagnostic dynamic and structured. We assess all the
individual systems orderly and all areas: functional, social, mental...
At this point we have to give
great importance to the need to use scales and instrumental evaluation
validated. Each scale is for the evaluation of a particular problem.
To carry out the comprehensive
geriatric assessment, it is very important that when we do the clinical
interview, this is the best possible way in spite of the difficulty whit some
patients.
From my point of view, it is very
important to communication with the patient. Speak clearly with appropriate
voice tone and establish good communication in addition to giving confidence to
our patient is the most important.
Another important and alarming
to consider, is attributed to the age old problems that present such as memory
loss. I think it is a worrying issue and it is necessary that people are aware
that any problem detected early can be resolved or do not get worse. Therefore
it is important to conduct separate interviews with family and patient, so that
we can compare information.
For all this, we have a very important role in promoting patient autonomy. We detect problems at an early stage, making prevention and preventing the elderly lose functionality and becomes a dependent of your family or institutionalized.
Bibliograhy:
1. Baztan, JJ; Gil, L; Andrés, E. Actividad comunitaria de un servicio de geriatría hospitalario: un ejemplo practico de coordinación entre atención primaria y especializada. Aten primaria. 2000;26 : 374-82. -vol. 26 núm 06. Disponible en:
2. Redín, J.M. Valoración geriátrica integral ( I ). Evaluación del paciente geriátrico y concepto de fragilidad. Disponible en:
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario