Table IV.
Pre–post effects of the geriatric education program on EPs’ medical practice
| Pre (n = 50) | Post (n = 50) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| History taking | |||
| Fall risk, n (%) | 13 (26) | 7 (14) | 0.21 |
| Cognitive status, n (%) | 7 (14) | 5 (10) | 0.76 |
| Delirium, n (%) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 1.01 |
| Mood, n (%) | 1 (2) | 1 (2) | 1.00 |
| Behavior (e.g. passive, aggressive, nervous), n (%) | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | 1.00 |
| Nutritional status, n (%) | 4 (8) | 4 (8) | 1.00 |
| Incontinence (urinary or fecal), n (%) | 6 (12) | 4 (8) | 0.74 |
| Social circumstancesa, n (%) | 16 (32) | 27 (54) | 0.04 |
| Sensory capacityb, n (%) | 1 (2) | 6 (12) | 0.11 |
| Basic ADLc, n (%) | 6 (12) | 14 (28) | 0.07 |
| IADLd, n (%) | 3 (6) | 9 (18) | 0.12 |
| Performed diagnostics | |||
| Use of laboratory tests, n (%) | 29 (58) | 36 (72) | 0.21 |
| Use of urinary tests, n (%) | 10 (20) | 12 (24) | 0.81 |
| Use of ECG, n (%) | 26 (52) | 30 (60) | 0.55 |
| Use of X-rays, n (%) | 41 (82) | 43 (86) | 0.79 |
| Consultation requests | |||
| Consultation from any type of medical specialist, n (%) | 41 (82) | 37 (74) | 0.47 |
| >1 medical specialists in consultation, n (%) | 17 (34) | 11 (22) | 0.25 |
| Consultation from geriatrician, n (%) | 13 (26) | 12 (24) | 0.82 |
| Problem definition of CGA | |||
| Medical assessment, n (%) | 50 (100) | 50 (100) | 1.00 |
| Psychological assessment, n (%) | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | 1.00 |
| Assessment of functioning, n (%) | 4 (8) | 1 (2) | 0.36 |
| Social assessment, n (%) | 4 (8) | 2 (4) | 0.68 |
ADL, activities of daily living; IADL, instrumental activities of daily living; ECG, electrocardiogram.
a
Information on patient’s living condition, household and (in)formal support received at the home or in the community.
b
Vision, hearing, smell, taste, peripheral sensation.
c
Basic self-care tasks: i.e. eating, washing, dressing, functional mobility, toilet hygiene and grooming.
d
Tasks that people need to manage in order to live at home and be fully independent: i.e. moving within the community, preparing meals, managing money and doing groceries.