Clinical Guidelines: Elderly Care

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) serve as a framework for clinical decisions and supporting best practices, that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care. They are a key aspect of patient centred care. They are informed by a systematic review of evidence, and an assessment of the pros and cons of alternative care options. CPGs should follow a sound methodology to translate best evidence into clinical practice for improving patient outcomes.[1]

The video below gives a good overview of CPGs

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Prevention of Hip Fracture Amongst People Aged 65 Years and Over the best practice evidence based guideline from New Zealand Guideline Group.

http://www.parkinsonnet.info/guidelines

Acute Management and Immediate Rehabilitation after Hip Fracture Amongst People Aged 65 Years and Over the best practice evidence based guideline summary from New Zealand Guideline Group.

Falls: Assessment and Prevention of Falls in Older People. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2013).

  1. AAFP  Clinical Practice Guideline Manual. Available from: https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/cpg-manual.html (last accessed 11.5.2019)
  2. Tery Shaneyfelt Overview of Clinical Practice Guidelines Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmjVo0wYzsQ (last accessed 11.5.2019)