Geriatric outcomes are improved by a geriatric trauma consultation service

被引:96
作者
Fallon, William F., Jr.
Rader, Erin
Zyzanski, Stephen
Mancuso, Charlene
Martin, Berni
Breedlove, Linda
DeGolia, Peter
Allen, Kyle
Campbell, James
机构
[1] Akron City Hosp, Summa Hlth Syst, Dept Surg, Akron, OH USA
[2] Akron City Hosp, Dept Geriatr Med, Akron, OH USA
[3] MetroHlth Med Ctr, Dept Surg, Div Trauma, Cleveland, OH USA
[4] MetroHlth Med Ctr, Dept Family Med & Geriatr, Cleveland, OH USA
[5] Case Western Reserve Univ, Dept Family Med & Biostat, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
来源
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE | 2006年 / 61卷 / 05期
关键词
geriatric trauma; outcomes; geriatric trauma consultation;
D O I
10.1097/01.ta.0000238652.48008.59
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Background: Traumatic injuries in older patients are complex and have significant impact on the individual, their family, and trauma centers. We hypothesized that greater attention to the timely identification and comprehensive management of comorbid conditions would improve outcomes in the care of the older injured patient. Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive study of all patients 65 years of age and older admitted to the trauma service. Each elder was seen by a specialist in geriatrics ideally within 24 hours of admission to the trauma service. A standardized consult was developed for the electronic medical record and utilized in every case. Data were obtained from the trauma registry to characterize the nature of injury, injury severity, and outcome. Data from the geriatric consult were compiled to determine the impact of age-associated conditions on the outcome. Results: There were 285 injured patients, aged 65 years and older. Of these, 114 were seen in consultation. Age range was 65 to 96 years, with an average of 77.7 years. Injury Severity Score range was 3 to 75, with an average of 9.3. There were an equal number of male and female patients. Falls and motor vehicle collisions predominated. Geriatricians identified the following: 14% of patients presented with alcohol issues; 36% of patients exhibited signs of delirium; and 46% of patients presented with new medical conditions. Geriatricians assisted with advanced care planning in 15% of cases; disposition decisions to promote function in 49%; made medication changes in 65%; decreased inappropriate medications in 20%; and assisted with pain management in 42%. Trauma surgeons followed one or more recommendations in 91%. Conclusion: Outcomes of older patients can be improved through geriatricians' expertise by addressing new and existing medical issues and reducing hospital-acquired complications such as functional decline, falls, delirium, and death.
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页码:1040 / 1046
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