TABLE 4.
Referring physician agreement with literature and chart audit identified issues as geriatric CME topics of need (n = 28)
| Geriatric CME Topic | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic pain in the elderly | 26 | 92.9 |
| Insomnia in the elderly | 22 | 78.6 |
| Neuropathic, fibromyalgic and “leg cramps” pain in the elderly | 21 | 75.0 |
| Time-management challenges with elderly patients | 20 | 71.4 |
| Approaches to care with the elderly | 19 | 67.9 |
| Diabetes in the elderly | 15 | 53.6 |
| Obesity in the elderly | 14 | 50.0 |
| Communication challenges with the elderly | 13 | 46.4 |
| Attitudes to the elderly | 7 | 25.0 |
| Other | 8 | 22.4 |