Clinical Guidelines: Elderly Care
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
Falls best practice guidelines from Clinical Excellence Queensland 2009
A comprehensive guide on recommendations for frail elderly from the Journals of Gerontology
European Physical therapy guidelines for Parkinson's disease from ParkinsonsNet
American College of Sports Medicine guidelines (2018) on exercise prescription, with a specific guidelines for the >65 age bracket, including those affected by chronic diseases from the American College of Sports Medicine
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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)
