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
European Physical therapy guidelines for Parkinson's disease available from http://www.parkinsonnet.info/guidelines
NICE CGPs for elderly care - includes many CGPs eg Delirium, PD, UTIs, falls, dementia, palliative care, depression, PVD https://www.evidence.nhs.uk/search?q=NICE+guidelines+for+elderly+care
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- ↑ AAFP Clinical Practice Guideline Manual. Available from: https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/cpg-manual.html (last accessed 11.5.2019)
- ↑ Tery Shaneyfelt Overview of Clinical Practice Guidelines Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmjVo0wYzsQ (last accessed 11.5.2019)
