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Implementing Subtle Clinical Indicators in Geriatric Assessments.

Ali Ahmad, Halina Kusz, Mashael Hussain

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Review in Sage open aging. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ali AhmadMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0712-6197
Halina KuszMichigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Mashael HussainUniversity of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As the medical landscape evolves, healthcare providers are increasingly faced with the challenge of balancing patient engagement with administrative demands. This shift underscores the critical need to prioritize meaningful interactions with patients, particularly within the context of geriatric care. This review examines the significance of subtle cues often overlooked in the geriatric population, including non-verbal communication, clothing, nails, and odor. These subtle indicators, when approached with sensitivity and keen observation, can reveal important information about the physical, psychological, and social well-being of older adults. We introduce the term "Subtle Clinical Indicators (SCI)" to encapsulate these observations, and recommend their integration into routine geriatric assessments. By attentively observing and documenting SCI, healthcare providers can better understand health conditions, personalize interventions, and adopt a more insightful approach to geriatric care.

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agingcommunicationfunctional assessmentpainpsychosocial

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PMID40611875
PMCPMC12220925

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