All Care of the elderly articles
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NICE guidelineNICE delirium guideline
This summary covers risk factor assessment, diagnosis, indicators of delirium, interventions to prevent delirium, and treatment.
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Independent professional body guideline
Type 2 diabetes: frailty in older people
Summary covers glycaemic targets for older people, priorities for improving high-quality diabetes care, and a useful frailty assessment pathway.
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Independent professional body guideline
SCIE indicators of abuse guideline
This insightful summary explores the forms that abuse can take, and the signs or possible indicators that may suggest a person is experiencing abuse.
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NICE guideline
NICE dementia guideline
Summary of the NICE dementia guidance covers diagnosis in non-specialist settings, pharmacological management, and managing non-cognitive symptoms.
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Independent professional body guideline
SAPG suspected UTI in older people guideline
A useful decision aid flowchart for the diagnosis and management of suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) in older people from SAPG.
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Independent professional body guideline
SAPG antimicrobial use in elderly patients guideline
A brief summary of the SAPG guidance on the use of antibiotics in older people.
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NICE guideline
NICE care of dying adults guideline
This end of life care summary covers individualised care, maintaining hydration, and pharmacological interventions.
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NICE guideline
NICE falls in older people guideline
An easy-to-read summary of NICE's guideline on the assessment and prevention of falls in older people, including a discussion of possible interventions.
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Independent professional body guideline
BGS/BPS management of pain in older people guideline
A brief guideline summary on the management of pain in older people, with treatment algorithm that includes pharmacological and psychological approaches.
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Independent professional body guideline
BPS/BGS assessment of pain in older people guideline
A helpful summary of guidance about the assessment of pain in older people. Includes seven key points and a useful algorithm to help with clinical practice.
