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AAO. See American Academy of Ophthalmology
AAO–H&NS. See American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
AAOS. See American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
AAPM&R. See American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
endovascular repair, GenSurg 35
recent research findings
screening for, GenSurg 34
Abdominal pain, in older emergency department patients
EmergMed 18
EmergMed 26
EmergMed KQ2
Abuse
alcohol
preoperative assessment, Anes 7
preoperative assessment, Anes 8
screening for
elder, EmergMed 5
ACAS. See Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study
Access to necessary care, Rehab 9
ACEP. See American College of Emergency Physicians
Achalasia
ACOG. See American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Acoustic neuroma
ACOVE (Assessing Care of Vulnerable Elders)
ACS. See Acute coronary syndromes; American College of Surgeons
Activities of daily living
after hip fracture
range of motion necessary for, Ortho 1
wrist range of motion and strength necessary for, Ortho 38
Activities of Daily Vision Scale (ADVS)
in age-related macular degeneration
after cataract extraction
Acupuncture, Urol 6
Acute care, transfers from, CCI 21
Acute coronary syndromes
EmergMed 23
EmergMed 24
EmergMed 26
interventions for, EmergMed KQ2
Acute illness, recovery from, Rehab 4
Acute pain management, postoperative
Acute surgery, cardiac, CardiacSurg 43
Adaptive techniques, for disability
Adolescence, and bone mass, Gyn 87
Adrenal malignancy
a-1-Adrenoceptor antagonists, for BPH
Adrenocortical hormones
Advance directives, CCI 34
Adverse drug events
associated with drug withdrawal
postoperative
Anes 26
Table 2.2
ADVS. See Activities of Daily Vision Scale
Aerobic (endurance) exercise, Rehab 17
AGA. See American Gastroenterological Association
Age-related macular degeneration
interventions
Ophth 28
Ophth 31
stratified results
Ophth 29
Ophth 30
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR)
guideline for pressure ulcer prevention
guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, compliance with
National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
guidelines for stroke rehabilitation
National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
Agenda items. See also specific topics
Agenda items
Aggressive resuscitation, in older trauma patients
EmergMed 30
EmergMed 31
Aging
biology of
and bone fusion or fracture healing, Ortho 26
and cardiac response, CardiacSurg 8
and cataract extraction, Ophth 27
cellular and molecular changes, CCI 1
and cellular response to wear debris, Ortho 13
and glaucoma therapy, Ophth 35
homeostenosis of
and hormone effects on cardiovascular system, Gyn 64
normal musculoskeletal
and perioperative care
and stress response
Aging athletes
AGS–Hartford Foundation Project
AHCPR. See Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
AHRQ. See Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Alcohol abuse
preoperative assessment
Anes 7
Anes 8
screening for
Alendronate, for osteoporosis
Allergic rhinitis, Otolaryn 17
Allostasis
Allostatic load, CCI 2
5-a-Reductase inhibitors, for BPH
Alternative medicine, CCI 17
Alzheimer's disease. See also Dementia
estrogen replacement and, -247
estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 71
hearing loss and
sexual dysfunction and
smell sensitivity and
visual loss and
Ambulation, early or ultra-early postoperative, CCI 6
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP) for cataract
Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP) for Comprehensive Adult Eye Evaluation
Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP) for glaucoma
Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP) on low vision
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), research priorities for falls
American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO–H&NS)
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
American Cancer Society
lung cancer estimates
recommendations for prostate cancer screening
American College of Cardiology guidelines for preoperative cardiac evaluation
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), recommendations for cervical cancer screening
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Major Trauma Outcome Study (ACS)
Office of Evidence-Based Surgery
practice guidelines
Tumor Registry, GenSurg KQ3
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
official relationships with specialty societies
research priorities for falls
Section for Surgical and Medical Specialties, ,
American Heart Association guidelines for preoperative cardiac evaluation
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Physical Status Score (ASA-PS)
practice guidelines
American Urological Association (AUA), recommendations for surgery for stress incontinence
Americans with Disabilities Act
Amputation, literature review methods
Anabolism, transition to, Anes 24
Analgesia
adverse drug events, Table 2.2
as-needed, Anes 26
complications, Anes 25
and functional outcomes, Anes 41
nonopioid adjunctive drugs, Anes 26
oligoanalgesia
patient-controlled
Anes 26
CCI 15
intraoperative
postoperative, Anes KQ2
regimes for elderly patients, Anes 27
route of administration, Anes 26
scheduled dosing, Anes 26
in surgical patients, Anes 27
Anatomic Injury Severity score
and functional outcome
and mortality
Androgen replacement
in elderly women
Gyn 42
Gyn 43
short-term, CCI 5
Anesthesia, geriatric
chronic pain therapy and, Anes 38
intraoperative management
key research questions
literature review methods
Physiologic management
postoperative management
preoperative assessment for
regional versus general, Figure 2.5
requirements for, Figure 2.3 – To receive a copy, please contact Amy Tam-Liao at tamlio@americangeriatrics.org.
risk assessment
summary
Aneurysm, abdominal aortic
endovascular repair, GenSurg 35
screening for, GenSurg 34
Angina, Seattle Angina Questionnaire
Angiogenesis, CCI 1
Angiographic procedures, Anes 18
Angioplasty
Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation (BARI) trial
coronary artery bypass grafting after, CardiacSurg 15
in octogenarians
CardiacSurg 36
CardiacSurg 38
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
changing pattern of patients undergoing
in octogenarians, CardiacSurg 36
in octogenarians, CardiacSurg 38
risks of reintervention, CardiacSurg 15
Ankle
arthritis of
degenerative disease of, Ortho 28
fractures of
total arthroplasty
Ankle fusion
Ankle reconstruction, Ortho 28
Antagonistic pleiotropy
Antibiotic therapy
adverse drug events, Table 2.2
perioperative, Anes 12
postoperative, Anes 13
preoperative, Anes 13
prophylactic, Anes 21
for urinary tract infections, Urol 12
Anticholinergic drugs, Urol 5
Anticoagulation
adverse drug events, Table 2.2
with mechanical valvular prostheses, CardiacSurg18
perioperative termination of, Anes 16
Antineoplastics, Table 2.2
Antiplatelet therapy
Anes 9
Anes 17
Antipsychotics, Table 2.2
Antithrombotic therapy, Anes 9
Aortic dissection
nonoperative treatment of, CardiacSurg 26
operative treatment of, CardiacSurg 27
Aortic surgery, Figure 2.4
Aortic valve replacement
minimally invasive techniques, CardiacSurg19
in octogenarians
quality of life after
APDS. See Association of Program Directors in Surgery
Apoptosis, CCI 1
Arrhythmias, perioperative, CardiacSurg 29
Arterial grafts, CardiacSurg 24
Arthritis. See Osteoarthritis
Arthroplasty
hemiarthroplasty
for femoral neck fractures
functional outcomes in, Ortho 21
for hip fractures, Ortho 36
for proximal humerus fractures
shoulder
total ankle
total hip
for femoral neck fractures
preoperative testing, Figure 2.4
surgical approaches, Ortho 11
total knee
for comminuted distal femur fracture, Ortho 19
gait and balance benefits, Ortho 20
hip fracture and, Ortho 20
hylan and hyaluronate injections and, Ortho 7
risk factors, Ortho 16
total shoulder, functional outcomes in, Ortho 21
Arthroscopy
of knee
Ortho 2
Ortho 15
of osteoarthritic knee
for shoulder injuries, Ortho 2
ASA. See American Society of Anesthesiologists
Aspiration
complications of, ThoracicSurg 15
perioperative
Anes 18
CCI 36
postoperative
Anes 19
Anes 21
Aspirin, Gyn 66
Assessment
of abuse, EmergMed 5
clinical outcomes
comprehensive
in emergency department
functional, in emergency department, EmergMed 9
of home environment, EmergMed 5
neurobehavioral, CardiacSurg 34
preoperative
Anes KQ1
and anesthesia
in lung cancer, ThoracicSurg 4
preoperative functional
Anes 5
Anes 6
of visual loss, Ophth 1
Assessment instruments
for chronic pain in cognitive impairment, Anes 40
in dementia, CCI 54
for esophageal cancer, ThoracicSurg 16
HRQOL measures
CCI 53
condition-specific, CCI 60
measuring impact of visual loss on functional ability
procedure-specific
questions about sexuality, CCI 57
for lung cancer
ThoracicSurg 2
ThoracicSurg 3
ThoracicSurg 17
for pain, Anes 28
patient satisfaction surveys, CCI 22
preoperative
Anes 3
Anes 4
quality-of-life instruments after cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg 41
quality-of-life instruments in dementia, CCI 54
quality-of-life instruments targeting vulvovaginal conditions, Gyn 29
for urinary incontinence, Urol 2
visual measures, Ophth KQ3
Assistive devices
for arthritic and musculoskeletal conditions, Rehab 21
cardiac, CardiacSurg 7
Rehab 19
Assistive technology, Rehab 9
Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS)
Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study (ACAS)
Atherosclerotic disease
Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study (ACAS)
of lower extremities
vascular
Athletes, aging
Atlantic Philanthropies
Atrial arrhythmias, postoperative, CardiacSurg 29
Attitude, in rehabilitation, Rehab 9
AUA. See American Urological Association
Auditory brain-stem response (ABR) testing
Auditory rehabilitation, CCI 55
Auditory system
Axillary lymph node dissection, GenSurg 11
B
Bacillus-Calmette-Guérin, for bladder cancer
Bacteruria, asymptomatic
natural history of, Urol 11
operational definition of, Urol 10
Bailey-Lovie logMAR
Balance. See also Falls
foot and ankle problems and, Ortho 28
limb shortening and, Ortho 33
total knee arthroplasty and, Ortho 20
treatment of age-related problems
Balance disorders, targeted treatment, Otolaryn KQ2
Balance exercise
Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
estrogen replacement therapy and Alzheimer's disease
hearing loss
screening for prostate cancer
BARI trial. See Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation trial
Barrett's cancer
Beaver Dam Eye Study
scope of the problem
visual loss and falls
visual loss and hearing loss
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Behavioral therapy
for postoperative depression, CCI 50
for urinary incontinence, needed research in
Benign esophageal disease
Benign lung diseases
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
early transurethral resection of the prostate for
Urol 15
Urol 16
needed research in
phytotherapy for, Urol 13
surgery for
minimally invasive, Urol 14
needed research in
b-Blockers, in elderly surgical patients, Anes 9
Biliary disease
GenSurg 26
recent research findings
Binocular inhibition
Biobehavioral therapy for urinary incontinence, needed research in
Biology of aging
Bisphosphonates
long-term use, Gyn 92
for osteoporosis, Gyn 95
for osteoporosis in frail and institutionalized elderly women, Gyn 85
quality-of-life outcomes
Gyn 80
Gyn 84
Bisphosphonates
Black Americans
and cervical cancer screening
visual loss in
Bladder cancer
Bladder neck suspension
for female stress incontinence
longevity, Urol 7
Bleeding diathesis, postoperative, Anes 30
Bleeding risk, Anes 16
Blindness, legal
Blood cell counts, preoperative
Blood transfusions, perioperative
Anes 14
Anes 15
Blue Mountains Eye Study
Blunt trauma
invasive monitoring and aggressive resuscitation in, EmergMed KQ3
risk of multiple-organ failure and death after, EmergMed 29
Bone
implant fixation in, Ortho KQ1
medications that reduce resorption of, Gyn 93
medications that stimulate formation of, Gyn 94
strategies to augment healing of, Ortho 26
Bone fusion, Ortho 26
Bone insufficiency
Bone loss
Bone mass, peak, Gyn 87
Bone matrix, Gyn 87
Bone mineral density
Bone void filler
BPH. See Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Bradycardia, postoperative, Anes 30
Brain Resuscitation Clinical Trials
Breast cancer
Collaborative Group on Hormonal Factors in Breast Cancer
estrogen replacement therapy and
Gyn 73
Gyn 76
Gyn 79
recent research findings
selective estrogen receptor modulators and, Gyn 77
surgery for, GenSurg 9
tamoxifen therapy for
GenSurg 9
GenSurg 10
Breast cancer screening
Breast density, mammographic, Gyn 59
Breast reconstruction
BRFSS. See Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
British Geriatrics Society research priorities for falls
British Journal of Cancer
Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation (BARI) trial
Bypass surgery
cardiopulmonary
CABG with and without, CardiacSurg 34
complications
techniques for, CardiacSurg 10, CardiacSurg 11
coronary artery
after angioplasty, CardiacSurg 15
with cardiopulmonary bypass, CardiacSurg 34
changing pattern of patients undergoing
comparison with catheter-based interventions, CardiacSurg 4
complications
conduit use, CardiacSurg 16
lung function and, CardiacSurg 9
minimally invasive techniques, CardiacSurg 17
neurobehavioral changes after, CardiacSurg 34
in octogenarians, CardiacSurg 36, CardiacSurg 40
on- and off-pump, CardiacSurg 12, CardiacSurg 13, CardiacSurg 23
quality of life after
reoperative, CardiacSurg 21, CardiacSurg 24
stroke after, CardiacSurg 34
summary
distal
lower-extremity, GenSurg 32
C
CABG. See Coronary artery bypass grafting
Cache County Study
CAGE questionnaire
Calcium supplements
costs and side effects, Gyn 88
methods, Gyn 90
optimal time in woman's life span for, Gyn 89
CAM. See Confusion Assessment Method
Cambodians
Cancer
bladder
breast
estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 73, Gyn 76, Gyn 79
screening for
selective estrogen receptor modulators and, Gyn 77
surgery for, GenSurg 9
tamoxifen therapy for, GenSurg 9, GenSurg 10
therapy of, 91
cervical
incidence, Gyn 49
mortality rates, Gyn 50
risk factors, Gyn 52
screening for, Gyn 51
colon
estrogen and, Gyn 78
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 76
screening for, Gyn 74
selective estrogen receptor modulators and, Gyn 77
colorectal
emerging technologies in management of, GenSurg 23
screening, GenSurg 22
esophageal
chemoprevention, ThoracicSurg 12
minimally invasive techniques for, ThoracicSurg 14
estrogen replacement therapy and
gastric, GenSurg 18
head and neck
molecular biology studies, Otolaryn 23
present practice, Otolaryn 20, Otolaryn KQ3
quality of life, Otolaryn KQ3
surgical approaches, Otolaryn 22
surgical outcomes, Otolaryn 21
lung
assessment instruments, ThoracicSurg 2, ThoracicSurg 3, ThoracicSurg 17
preoperative assessment in, ThoracicSurg 4
preoperative optimization in, ThoracicSurg 7
risk factors for surgery, ThoracicSurg 5
screening for, ThoracicSurg 1
pancreatic, GenSurg 28
pharyngeal, Otolaryn 22
prostate
screening for, Urol 17
treatment of, Urol 18
tongue, Otolaryn 22
vaginal, risk factors, Gyn 52
vulvar
age-related factors, Gyn 35
susceptibility profiles, Gyn 36
topical immune modulators and, Gyn 37
Capnography
Capsaicin
Cardiac assist devices, CardiacSurg 7
Cardiac care patterns, CardiacSurg 1
Cardiac complications, intraoperative
Anes 9
Anes 10
Cardiac rehabilitation, Rehab 24
Cardiac surgery, geriatric. See also specific procedures
acute, CardiacSurg 43
areas of investigation, CardiacSurg 9-17
changing pattern of patients undergoing, }
clinical pathways, CardiacSurg 2
complications
CardiacSurg 31
CardiacSurg 42
elective, CardiacSurg 43
exclusion criteria for, CardiacSurg 43
functional outcomes
CardiacSurg 1
CardiacSurg KQ1
key research questions
length of hospital stay after, CardiacSurg 5
literature review methods
minimally invasive techniques, CardiacSurg 30
neurobehavioral assessment tools before and after, CardiacSurg 34
neurocognitive deficits after, CardiacSurg KQ2
neurologic deficits and
in octogenarians
CardiacSurg 38
CardiacSurg 39
perioperative care, CardiacSurg KQ3
physiologic management
predictive models, CardiacSurg 6
quality of life after
quality-of-life instruments after, CardiacSurg 41
reoperative, myocardial protective techniques in, CardiacSurg 22
risk factors for stroke in, CardiacSurg 35
risk profiles, CardiacSurg 1
stroke and, CardiacSurg KQ2
summary
total costs, CardiacSurg 3
Cardiac transplantation
Cardiac treatment protocols, CardiacSurg 40
Cardiopulmonary arrest, EmergMed 25
Cardiopulmonary bypass
CABG with and without, CardiacSurg 34
complications
techniques for
CardiacSurg 10
CardiacSurg 11
Cardiopulmonary function, preoperative
Cardiovascular drugs, Table 2.2
Cardiovascular Health Study
Cardiovascular system
and perioperative care
estrogen replacement and
Gyn 60
Gyn 61
hormone effects on, Gyn 64
intraoperative complications
Anes 9
Anes 10
selective estrogen receptor modulators and, Gyn 63
Care delivery models
Caregivers
identification of unfulfilled needs by, CCI 72
outcomes and, Rehab 8
surgical treatment and, CardiacSurg 41
Carotid disease screening, GenSurg 30
Carotid endarterectomy
CABG preceded by, CardiacSurg 33
GenSurg 29
recent research findings
regional versus general anesthesia for
Catabolism, postoperative, Anes 24
Cataract
Cataract surgery
functional outcomes
Ophth 26
Ophth 27
preoperative testing
Catecholamines
Catheter-based interventions for coronary artery disease, CardiacSurg 4
Celecoxib. See also COX-2 inhibitors
Cellular senescence, CCI 1
Cementless components, in total hip replacement, Ortho 11
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
GenSurg KQ3
National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
cervical cancer screening statistics
definition of health-related quality of life
discharge statistics
Central auditory testing, Otolaryn 12
Cerebral protection techniques, CardiacSurg 28
Cerebrovascular disease. See also Stroke
incidence and prevalence of, GenSurg 30
Cerumen impaction
Cervical cancer
incidence, Gyn 49
mortality rates, Gyn 50
risk factors, Gyn 52
Cervical cancer screening, Gyn 51
Cervical neoplasia, early detection of, Gyn 53
Cervical-spine decompressive surgery
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Cesarean section, and pelvic organ prolapse, Gyn 19
Chest pain
Seattle Angina Questionnaire
Chest x-ray, preoperative
Childbirth delivery routes, and pelvic organ prolapse, Gyn 19
Cholecystectomy
laparoscopic, recent research findings
open, recent research findings
outpatient or short-stay vs longer hospital stay, GenSurg 25
recent research findings
Chronic disease, perioperative management of, CCI 13
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CABG in
lung volume reduction procedures for, ThoracicSurg 9
Chronic pain
assessment tools for, in cognitive impairment, Anes 40
research agenda
and sexual dysfunction
Chronic pain therapy
Anes 36
Anes 38
Chronic post-herpetic neuralgia, Anes 37
Clinical outcomes assessment
Clinical pathways
for cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg 2
perioperative
Cochlear implantation, Otolaryn 9
Cognitive impairment
delirium and, CCI 48
educational strategies for partners of patients with, Gyn 46
in emergency department
EmergMed 6
EmergMed 7
EmergMed 8
estrogen-progestin replacement and, Gyn 69
falls-prevention interventions in, Rehab 28
and length of stay
measures of, CCI 46
pain assessment in
Anes 28
Anes 40
pain management in
Anes 29
Anes 39
postoperative
CCI 47
drug choice and
preoperative assessment
Anes 7
Anes 8
screening tests for
EmergMed 6
EmergMed 8
Cognitive status
estrogen replacement and
Gyn 67
Gyn 72
in gynecologic surgery, Gyn 3
Colectomy, elective
Collaborative Group on Hormonal Factors in Breast Cancer
Collaborative Normal-Tension Glaucoma Study Group
Colon cancer
estrogen and, Gyn 78
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 76
screening for, Gyn 74
selective estrogen receptor modulators and, Gyn 77
Colorectal cancer
emerging technologies in management of, GenSurg 23
screening, GenSurg 22
Colorectal disease
Colostomy
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Communication
among care settings, CCI 65
of drug regimens to primary care physicians, Anes 31
EmergMed 3
problems, CCI 65
strategies that foster, CCI 66
Complementary (alternative) medicine, CCI 17
Complementary therapy
for coronary artery disease, CardiacSurg 14
for urge or mixed urinary incontinence, Urol 6
for urinary incontinence
Compliance with recommendations
EmergMed 14
lack of, CCI 65
Comprehensive eye evaluation and screening
Comprehensive geriatric assessment, EmergMed 14
Compression fractures, vertebral
Compression hip screws
Computed tomography screening, for cancer, ThoracicSurg 1
Computer-assisted decision support systems, EmergMed 13
Confusion. See also Delirium; Dementia
chronic pain therapy and, Anes 38
postoperative, Anes 30
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
in emergency department care
and postoperative delirium
serial testing with, Anes 33
Congestive heart failure
cardiac assist devices for, CardiacSurg 7
etiology, CardiacSurg 8
surgery for
Consent for resuscitation, CCI 34
Constipation
chronic pain therapy and, Anes 38
postoperative, Anes 30
Constraint therapy
Continuity of care, CCI 65
Coordination of care
postoperative
postoperative drug regimens, Anes 31
strategies that foster, CCI 66
Coping strategies in rehabilitation, Rehab 9
Coronary angioplasty, percutaneous transluminal (PTCA)
changing pattern of patients undergoing
in octogenarians
CardiacSurg 36
CardiacSurg 38
Coronary artery bypass grafting
after angioplasty, CardiacSurg 15
benefit predictors, CardiacSurg 12
with cardiopulmonary bypass, CardiacSurg 34
after carotid endarterectomy, CardiacSurg 33
changing pattern of patients undergoing
comparison with catheter-based interventions, CardiacSurg 4
complications
conduit use, CardiacSurg 16
lung function and, CardiacSurg 9
minimally invasive techniques, CardiacSurg 17
neurobehavioral changes after, CardiacSurg 34
in octogenarians
CardiacSurg 36
CardiacSurg 37
CardiacSurg 40
on- and off-pump
CardiacSurg 12
CardiacSurg 13
CardiacSurg 23
operative mortality
quality of life after
reoperative
CardiacSurg 21
CardiacSurg 24
risk factors, CardiacSurg 12
stroke after, CardiacSurg 34
summary
Coronary artery disease
catheter-based interventions versus CABG for, CardiacSurg 4
emerging therapies, CardiacSurg 14
recurrent, CardiacSurg 22
surgery for
changing pattern of patients undergoing
summary
Coronary stents
Cortisone, for degenerative joint disease
Cost-effectiveness
of assistive technology, Rehab 9
of cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg 3
of cervical cancer screening
of cochlear implantation, Otolaryn 9
of disability treatment, Rehab 2
emergency department–based immunization programs, EmergMed 21
of falls-prevention strategies, Rehab 28
of fracture treatment
of interdisciplinary teams, CCI 70
of medications for frail elderly women, Gyn 97
of newer prostheses, Rehab 26
of reducing environmental hazards, Ophth 5
of surgical care
of transfers from acute-care facilities, CCI 21
of vision screening, Ophth 24
of vision stabilization or improvement in glaucoma, Ophth 33
COX-2 inhibitors
celecoxib
effects on fracture healing, tissue healing, and bony ingrowth, Ortho 10
for esophageal cancer
for osteoarthritis
rofecoxib
Cranberry juice, and UTIs
Cross-cutting issues
Cryoablation, liver-directed, GenSurg 4
Cumulative Illness Rating Scale
D
Day surgery
Deconditioning
Deep-vein thrombosis. See also Thromboembolism
in joint replacement surgery
perioperative clinical pathways
prophylaxis, CCI 40
prophylaxis after total joint replacement or hip fracture, Ortho 22
Degenerative disease
of foot and ankle, Ortho 28
of joints, surgical treatment of
of spine
Dehydroepiandrosterone, CCI 5
Delirium
biochemical basis for, CCI 44
and cognitive decline, CCI 48
drug therapy, CCI 44
in emergency care
EmergMed 7
EmergMed 8
in hospitalized patients, Ophth 23
and length of stay
and perioperative aspiration, CCI 36
postoperative
anti-delirium strategies for, CCI 28
with dementia, CCI 36
diagnosis of, Anes 33
after hip fracture treatment
after outpatient surgery, CCI 45
perioperative clinical pathways
predisposing and precipitating factors, CCI 42
risk factors, Anes 32
prevention of
Anes 34
CCI 43
undiagnosed
vision treatments and, Ophth 23
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
visual loss and
Delivery of care models
Delivery routes, and pelvic organ prolapse, Gyn 19
Dementia
in emergency care
hearing loss and
with postmenopausal hormone use, Gyn 70
with postoperative delirium, CCI 36
preoperative diagnosis of, Anes 33
quality-of-life instruments in, CCI 54
sexual dysfunction and
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
visual loss and
Ophth 11
Ophth 12
Ophth 13
Ophth 14
Deming, W. Edwards
Depression
behavioral therapy for, CCI 50
interventions, Ophth 9
pharmacotherapy for, CCI 50
postoperative
CCI 49
CCI 50
preoperative assessment
Anes 7
Anes 8
screening for
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
visual loss and
Ophth 8
Ophth 9
Ophth 10
Detrusor hyperactivity with impaired contractility
Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
Diabetes drugs, Table 2.2
Diabetic control, Ophth 40
Diabetic macular edema, Ophth 40
Diabetic retinopathy
early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart
functional outcomes in
Ophth 38
Ophth 39
Ophth 40
and health-related quality of life, Ophth 37
proliferative, Ophth 40
stratified results, Ophth 40
Diabetic Retinopathy Study
Digital rectal examination, Urol 17
Disability
aerobic exercise and, Rehab 17
causes of, Rehab 3
conceptual framework for
development in elderly persons, Rehab KQ1
diagnostic methods, Rehab 3
key outcomes for measurement, Rehab 20
physiologic processes underlying, Rehab 4
risk factors
Rehab 7
Rehab 20
societal effects, Rehab 6
timing of treatment for, Rehab 5
treatment costs, Rehab 2
treatment patterns, Rehab KQ2
Discharge instructions, emergency department, EmergMed 13
Distal bypass
Distal femur fractures, comminuted, Ortho 19
Diverticular disease, GenSurg 21
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
etiology
evaluation and treatment, Otolaryn 13
targeted treatment, Otolaryn KQ2
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, in operating room
Domain Management Model
Donors, kidney, older adults as
Driving impairment
vision loss and
Ophth 19
Ophth 20
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
Drug abuse, CCI 10
Drug-ethanol interactions, CCI 16
Drug regimens. See also Medications; Pharmacotherapy
communicating to primary care physicians, Anes 31
simplifying, Anes 31
Drug withdrawal, CCI 11
Duke Activity Status Index
Duke Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly
estrogen replacement therapy and Alzheimer's disease
rates of inappropriate drug use
DVT. See Deep-vein thrombosis
Dyspareunia secondary to urogenital atrophy, Gyn 47
Dysphagia
and age
evaluation of, Otolaryn 18
E
Early Lung Cancer Action Project
Early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart
Education
of elderly patients, Rehab 22
for partners of cognitively impaired patients, Gyn 46
preoperative
CCI 38
CCI 39
to reduce inappropriate medications, EmergMed 13
Elder abuse, EmergMed 5
Elder Protection Service
Elderly drivers
mandatory vision screening of, Ophth 17
traffic accidents by
Ophth 17
Ophth 18
Ophth 21
Ophth KQ1
vision loss in, Ophth 19
visual improvement or stabilization in, Ophth KQ1
Elderly Lung Cancer Vinorelbine Italian Study (ELVIS)
Elective surgery
for abdominal aortic aneurysm
cardiac, CardiacSurg 43
laparoscopic colectomy
nutritional supplementation for, CCI 30
survival rates
Electrical stimulation, for fracture healing, Ortho 34
Electrocardiography, preoperative, 19
Electrolytes
adverse drug events, Table 2.2
management of, in surgical patients, CCI 33
preoperative
ELVIS. See Elderly Lung Cancer Vinorelbine Italian Study
Emergency department (ED) care. See also Emergency medicine
discharge instructions, EmergMed 13
environment of
family caregiving and, CCI 71
functional assessment, EmergMed 9
micro-environment of
EmergMed 3
EmergMed 4
patterns of use, EmergMed 1
process alterations, EmergMed KQ1
Emergency medical service (EMS)
Emergency medicine, geriatric
for abdominal aortic aneurysm
for abdominal pain, EmergMed 18
for acute coronary syndromes
EmergMed 23
EmergMed 24
for cariopulmonary arrest
for cognitive impairment
EmergMed 6
EmergMed 7
EmergMed 8
comprehensive assessment
comprehensive screening of older patients, EmergMed 14
for falls
functional assessment, EmergMed 9
for functional impairment
EmergMed 10
EmergMed 11
general geriatric emergency care
identification of high-risk patients, GenSurg KQ1
immunization programs, EmergMed 21
for infectious disease, EmergMed 21
key research questions
literature review methods
medication use
patterns of emergency department use, EmergMed 1
for penetrating trauma
quality of care improvement, EmergMed 2
screening
for asymptomatic conditions, EmergMed 17
for specific conditions, EmergMed 16
specific clinical syndromes
surgery for peptic ulcer disease
GenSurg 15
GenSurg 16
surgical procedures
GenSurg 3
GenSurg 4
GenSurg 5
for trauma
Emerging technologies, GenSurg 23
Emphysema
Empyema, ThoracicSurg 10
End-stage renal disease
Endocrine disease
Endocrine response
Endovascular repair, GenSurg 35
Endovascular therapy, GenSurg 31
Endurance exercise
Enoxaparin, after joint replacement
Environment
emergency department
micro-environment
EmergMed 3
EmergMed 4
risk factors for disability, Rehab 7
Environmental hazards, Ophth 5
EORTC. See European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer
Epidemiology of surgical outcomes, Anes 1
Equipment, rehabilitation
Errors
CCI 61
CCI 62
CCI 65
Erythropoietin therapy, perioperative, Anes 15
Esophageal cancer
chemoprevention, ThoracicSurg 12
minimally invasive techniques for, ThoracicSurg 14
surgery for, ThoracicSurg 16
Esophageal disease, benign
Esophageal dysplasia, screening for, ThoracicSurg 11
Esophageal resection
Esophagectomy
age-related operative factors, ThoracicSurg 13
minimally invasive
and quality of life, ThoracicSurg 15
as surgical model, ThoracicSurg 18
Established Populations for the Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly
Estrogen-progestin replacement therapy
and Alzheimer's disease
and breast cancer, Gyn 79
and cardiovascular disease
and cognition, Gyn 67
cognitive detriment with, Gyn 69
Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study (HERS)
cervical cancer screening
estrogen replacement and cardiovascular disease
quality-of-life outcomes, Gyn 80
selection of older women for initiation or continuation of, Gyn KQ3
stratified results, Gyn 75
Estrogen receptor modulators, Gyn 23
Estrogen replacement therapy
and Alzheimer's disease, Gyn 71
and breast cancer
Gyn 73
Gyn 76
and cancer
and cardiovascular disease
Gyn 60
Gyn 61
Gyn 64
and cognition, Gyn 67
and colon cancer, Gyn 76
Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study (HERS)
cervical cancer screening
estrogen replacement and cardiovascular disease
low-dose, Gyn 82
mammographic density related to, Gyn 59
neuroprotective effects, Gyn 69
oral, Gyn 44
for osteoporosis
in frail and institutionalized elderly women, Gyn 85
stratified results, Gyn 83
and perioperative morbidity, Gyn 8
postmenopausal
and breast and colon cancer, Gyn 76
and cognition, Gyn 72
dementia associated with, Gyn 70
long-term, Gyn 68
quality-of-life outcomes, Gyn 84
selection of older women for initiation or continuation of, Gyn KQ3
and sexual function in older women, Gyn 44
short-term, CCI 2
stratified results
Gyn 65
Gyn 71
synergy with fracture-prevention interventions, Gyn 81
transdermal
Gyn 44
for osteoporosis
and urogenital symptoms, Gyn 32
vaginal
Estrogen status, Gyn 3
Estrogen therapy
and breast cancer, Gyn 76
after breast cancer treatment, Gyn 79
and cardiovascular disease
and colon cancer, Gyn 76
and gynecologic surgery, Gyn 7
long-term, quality-of-life outcomes, Gyn 80
for osteoporosis
and pelvic organ prolapse
Gyn 21
Gyn 23
and pelvic organ prolapse surgery, Gyn 22
postmenopausal, Gyn 76
selection of older women for initiation or continuation of, Gyn KQ3
stratified results, Gyn 75
thrombogenic effects, Gyn 66
and urogenital symptoms, Gyn 33
Estrogens
and colon cancer, Gyn 78
esterified
modified
ETDRS chart. See Early treatment diabetic retinopathy study chart
Ethanol-drug interactions, CCI 16
Ethical issues
Etidronate, for osteoporosis, ,
European Carotid Surgery trial
European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), 129
EuroQol measure
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Otolaryn 4
Otolaryn 5
Evidence-based medicine
Office of Evidence-Based Surgery (ACS)
in perioperative care, CCI 62
Exercise
aerobic (endurance), Rehab 17
for arthritic and musculoskeletal conditions, Rehab 21
balance
benefits of
in arthritis
Rehab 18
combinations of treatments, Rehab 16
comparison of types
flexibility
functionally based
habituation
modes of delivery, Rehab 16
for osteoarthritis, Rehab 21
for osteoporosis
pelvic floor muscle, Gyn 25
for prevention of falls, Rehab 28
resistance
resistive
Rehab 16
task-specific
types of, Rehab 18
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation, Rehab 24
Exercise programs
External auditory canal diseases
Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
Extremities, normal range of motion of, Ortho 1
Eye disorders
Eye evaluation, comprehensive
F
FACT-L. See Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung
Faculty Development and Residency Training Outreach Program
Falls. See also Balance
assessment of home environment and, EmergMed 5
bone insufficiency and
chronic pain therapy and, Anes 38
emergency department management of
hip or knee osteoarthritis and, Ortho 8
joint replacement surgery and, Ortho 9
low-vision rehabilitation and, Ophth 2
ocular disorders and, Ophth 3
polypharmacy and, Anes 30
postoperative, CCI 51
research priorities
risk factors
CCI 51
Ortho 9
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
visual loss and
Ophth 2
Ophth 4
Falls prevention
CCI 51
programs, EmergMed 20
rehabilitation interventions, Rehab 28
strategies, Ortho 30
Family caregiving
CCI 65
CCI 71
Feeding, postoperative
Anes 21
Anes 23
Female sexual dysfunction
estrogen replacement and, Gyn 44
Gyn 39
medications and, Gyn 40
needed research in
Urol 22
Female stress incontinence
Femoral fractures, Ortho 19
Fever, in older emergency department patients
EmergMed 21
EmergMed 26
Fibrinolytic therapy, intrapleural
FIM. See Functional Independence Measure
FIT. See Fracture Intervention Trial
Flexibility exercise
Fluid management
preoperative, Anes 18
in surgical patients, CCI 33
Follow-up, EmergMed 14
Folstein Mini–Mental Status Examination (MMSE)
and delirium
in emergency department care
and hearing loss
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Foot deformity, Ortho 28
Foot disease
degenerative
fungal, Ortho 29
Foot reconstruction, Ortho 28
Fracture healing
aging and, Ortho 26
COX-2 inhibitors and, Ortho 10
electrical stimulation and, Ortho 34
risk factors, Ortho KQ2
strategies to augment, Ortho 26
ultrasound and, Ortho 34
Fracture Intervention Trial (FIT)
Fractures
of ankle
bone insufficiency and
comminuted distal femur, Ortho 19
falls-revention strategies and, Ortho 30
of hip
bone insufficiency and
clinical management strategies, Ortho 35
deep-vein thrombosis prophylaxis after, Ortho 22
long-term outcomes, Ortho 37
outcomes after surgery, Table 2.1
total knee arthroplasty and, Ortho 20
literature review methods
low-dose estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 82
optimization of outcomes, Ortho KQ3
periprosthetic
Ortho 14
protective factors, Ortho 23
risk factors, Ortho 23
risk factors, Ortho 24
postoperative mortality
prevention interventions, Gyn 81
of proximal humerus
Ortho 43
Ortho 44
Ortho 45
SERMs after age 75 and, Gyn 86
of spine, bone insufficiency and
total joint replacement treatment of, Ortho 31
vertebral compression
of wrist
bone insufficiency and
fixation methods, Ortho 40
graft material to supplement, Ortho 41
management, Ortho 38
Frailty
hormonal therapies for osteoporosis in, Gyn 85
medications vs physical and occupational therapy for, Gyn 97
rehabilitation treatment of
untreated vulvovaginal symptoms in, Gyn 38
Framingham study
hearing loss
hearing loss and dementia
inheritance of presbycusis
Function overall. See also Functional outcomes
low-vision rehabilitation and, Ophth 16
visual loss and
Functional assessment
in emergency department care, EmergMed 9
preoperative
Anes 5
Anes 6
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung (FACT-L)
Functional decline
assessment of home environment in, EmergMed 5
cataract surgery and
vision loss and, Ophth 15
Functional impairment
in older emergency department patients
EmergMed 10
EmergMed 11
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
and length of stay for stroke survivors
and length of stay with spinal cord injury
Functional outcomes. See also Function overall; Independence
analgesia and, Anes 41
in cardiac surgery
CardiacSurg 1
CardiacSurg KQ1
in cardiac surgery in octogenarians, CardiacSurg 39
in cataract surgery
Ophth 26
Ophth 27
CCI 22
chronic pain therapies and, Anes 36
in diabetic retinopathy
Ophth 38
Ophth 39
Ophth 40
early identification and treatment of risk factors and, CCI 19
in glaucoma
Ophth 32
Ophth 34
Ophth 35
Ophth 36
in gynecologic surgery
Gyn 5
Gyn KQ1
in hemiarthroplasty, Ortho 21
in hospitalization
low-vision therapy and, Ophth 41
measures of
multisensory loss and, Ophth 6
ocular disorders and, Ophth 6
pain intervention and, Anes 35
postoperative cognitive decline and, CCI 47
preoperative interventions to enhance, CCI 29
preoperative predictors, CCI 18
in rotator cuff surgery, Ortho 21
in shoulder disease, Ortho 21
in total shoulder replacement, Ortho 21
in trauma
in vision-related depression, Ophth 10
visual loss and, Ophth 1
in visual loss and dementia, Ophth 14
Functional problems
Functional reserve
Figure 2.1 – To receive a copy, please contact Amy Tam-Liao at tamlio@americangeriatrics.org.
Functional urinary incontinence
Functional visual impairment, risk factors, Ophth KQ3
Fungal disease, of foot, Ortho 29
G
Gait
foot and ankle problems and, Ortho 28
limb shortening and, Ortho 33
total knee arthroplasty and, Ortho 20
Gamma nails, in hip fracture treatment
Gastrectomy
Gastric cancer, GenSurg 18
Gastric disease
Gastric resection
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
criteria for intervention in, ThoracicSurg 19
recent research findings
surgery for
Gastrointestinal procedures, emergency
Gellhorn pessaries
Gene therapy, for inoperable coronary artery disease
General surgery, geriatric. See also specific disorders, procedures
challenges in
key research questions
literature review methods
Genitourinary disorders, Urol KQ1
Genitourinary malignancies
Geriatric Depression Scale
Geriatric Emergency Medicine Task Force
Geriatric teams. See also Interdisciplinary teams
referral to, EmergMed 14
Geriatric trauma survival score
Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents (GESR) program
Geriatrics for Specialists project. See Increasing Geriatrics Expertise in Surgical and Related Medical Specialties
Geriatrics Syllabus for Specialists
GESR program. See Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents program
"Get Up and Go" test
Glasgow Coma Scale
in emergency department care
and functional outcome
risk factor for death
Glaucoma
functional outcomes
Ophth 32
Ophth 34
Ophth 35
Ophth 36
screening for, Ophth 34
stratified results, Ophth 36
treatments
Ophth 32
Ophth 35
Ophth 36
vision stabilization or improvement in, Ophth 33
Glenohumeral joint change, degenerative
Goldman Cardiac Risk Index
Gonadal steroids, and surgical stress
Graft materials, Ortho 41
Grafts. See also Coronary artery bypass grafting
arterial, CardiacSurg 24
saphenous vein, CardiacSurg 16
Growth hormone
pituitary
short-term replacement, CCI 5
Gustatory rhinitis
Gynecologic surgery
cognitive status, Gyn 3
comorbidities, Gyn 3
epidemiology
estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 8
estrogen status, Gyn 3
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 7
functional outcomes
Gyn 5
Gyn KQ1
guidelines for selecting candidates, Gyn 11
interventions for reducing risks in, Gyn 6
morbidity and mortality
perioperative complications, Gyn 1
perioperative management
quality of data
quality-of-life outcomes
Gyn 5
Gyn 9
Gyn 10
results
risk factors for perioperative complications, Gyn 2
risks, Gyn 12
stratified outcomes, Gyn 4
summary
Gynecology, geriatric. See also specific disorders, procedures
key research questions
literature review methods
nonsurgical management, Gyn 5
H
H2 blockers
Habituation exercises
Hallux valgus
John A. Hartford Foundation
Geriatric Emergency Medicine Task Force
Jahnigen Career Development Award program
official relationships with specialty societies
Head and neck cancer
molecular biology studies, Otolaryn 23
present practice, Otolaryn 20, Otolaryn KQ3
surgical approaches, Otolaryn 22
surgical outcomes, Otolaryn 21
Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
Health Care Utilization Project
Health-related quality of life
definition of
diabetic retinopathy and, Ophth 37
incontinence and, CCI 59
postoperative sleep disturbances and, CCI 56
targeted interventions for
CCI 68
CCI 73
visual impairment and depression and
Ophth 8
Ophth 10
visual loss and dementia and, Ophth 14
Health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) measures
barriers to application of results
CCI 53
condition-specific instruments, CCI 60
and functional outcomes
measuring impact of visual loss on functional ability
procedure-specific assessments
questions about sexuality, CCI 57
Hearing aids
bilateral vs. unilateral
Otolaryn 7
Otolaryn 8
in-the-canal
Hearing loss
and dementia
epidemiology
eustachian tube dysfunction and
Otolaryn 4
Otolaryn 5
high-frequency
ocular disorders associated with, Ophth 6
patient-based outcomes measures of, Otolaryn 11
and quality of life
sensorineural, Otolaryn 9
unilateral versus bilateral, Otolaryn 2
visual loss and
Hearing measures, in elderly surgical patients, CCI 55
Hearing-related quality of life, Otolaryn KQ1
Hearing tests
Otolaryn 6
Otolaryn 12
Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study (HERS)
cervical cancer screening
estrogen replacement and cardiovascular disease
Heart failure, congestive
cardiac assist devices for, CardiacSurg 7
etiology, CardiacSurg 8
surgery for
Heart valve surgery, CardiacSurg 25
HELP. See Hospitalized Elderly Longitudinal Project
Hematocrit, intraoperative
Anes 9
Anes 10
Hemiarthroplasty
for femoral neck fractures
functional outcomes in, Ortho 21
for hip fracture, Ortho 36
for proximal humerus fractures
shoulder
Hepatic artery infusion, GenSurg 4
Herpes zoster, acute, Anes 37
HERS. See Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study
Hip disease, degenerative
Hip fracture rehabilitation, Rehab 25
Hip fracture surgery
hemiarthroplasty, Ortho 36
length of stay for
outcomes, Table 2.1
physical therapy after, Rehab 25
postoperative restrictions on ambulation, Rehab 25
risk factors, Ortho 35
Hip fractures
bone insufficiency and
clinical management strategies, Ortho 35
deep-vein thrombosis prophylaxis after, Ortho 22
factors that influence postoperative outcome
functional outcomes, Ortho 37
intertrochanteric, Ortho 36
literature review methods
long-term outcomes, Ortho 37
malnutrition and, Ortho 4
risk factors, Ortho 4
total knee arthroplasty and, Ortho 20
UTIs in
Hip osteoarthritis, Ortho 8
Hip protectors
Hip replacement
hemiarthroplasty
for femoral neck fractures
for hip fractures, Ortho 36
total arthroplasty
for femoral neck fractures
preoperative testing, Figure 2.4
surgical approaches, Ortho 11
Hip surgery. See also Hip fractures; Hip replacement
nutritional deficiencies and, Ortho 5
nutritional supplementation for, Ortho 5
regional versus general anesthesia for
revision, Ortho 12
History, in older emergency department patients, EmergMed 19
Home safety
assessment of, EmergMed 5
improvements, Ophth 5
interventions for prevention of falls, Rehab 28
Homeostenosis, and surgical stress
Hormone replacement therapy. See also Estrogen replacement therapy
androgen replacement
in elderly women, Gyn 42, Gyn 43
short-term, CCI 2
Hormone therapy
for osteoporosis, Gyn 96
for prostate cancer
for wound healing
CCI 8
CCI 9
Hospital-acquired infections, CardiacSurg 32
Hospital care
delirium in hospitalized patients, Ophth 23
falls-prevention interventions, Rehab 28
functional outcomes in
inpatient rehabilitation
length-of-stay issues
patient satisfaction with
process issues
simplifying drug regimens, Anes 31
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
visual loss and, Ophth 23
Hospital Elder Life Program
Hospital length of stay
cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg 5
cholecystectomy, GenSurg 25
early identification and treatment of risk factors and, CCI 19
laparoscopic antireflux surgery, GenSurg 2
vision treatments and, Ophth 23
visual loss and, Ophth 22
Hospitalized Elderly Longitudinal Project (HELP)
Hyaluronate, and degenerative knee disease
Ortho 6
Ortho 7
Hydronephrosis, Gyn 27
Hylan, and degenerative knee disease
Ortho 6
Ortho 7
Hyperparathyroidism
GenSurg 6
GenSurg 7
Hyperplasia, CCI 8
Hypoestrinism, Gyn 30
Hypotension
perioperative, Anes 18
postoperative, Anes 30
postural, Anes 38
Hypovolemia, preoperative, Anes 18
Hypoxia
postoperative
ventilatory response to, Figure 2.2
Hysterectomy
I
Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) tool
best subset of questions, Table 3.1
EmergMed 15
ILG. See Interdisciplinary Leadership Group
Imaging studies
in older emergency department patients, EmergMed 19
in urinary incontinence
Urol 3
Urol 4
Immune modulators, topical, Gyn 37
Immunization, emergency department–based, EmergMed 21
Immunologic response
Immunosuppression, perioperative, Anes 14
Impact of Vision Impairment questionnaire
Implant fixation in osteoporotic bone, Ortho KQ1
Implantable hearing aids, Otolaryn 8
Implantation, cochlear, Otolaryn 9
In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids
Incontinence. See Urinary incontinence
Increasing Geriatrics Expertise in Surgical and Related Medical Specialties
Statement of Principles
Increasing Geriatrics Expertise in the Non-Primary Care Specialties
Independence. See also Function overall; Functional outcomes
cochlear implantation and, Otolaryn 9
low-vision rehabilitation and, Ophth 16
return to independent living, CCI 22
Infectious disease
hospital-acquired, CardiacSurg 32
in joint replacement surgery
in older emergency department patients, EmergMed 21
perioperative
Anes 13
Anes 14
periprosthetic, Ortho 25
urinary tract infections
literature review methods
natural history of, Urol 11, Urol KQ1
operational definition of, Urol 10
wound, Anes 12
Infectious disease
Information for patients. See also Patient education
patient preferences, CCI 38
preoperative
CCI 38
CCI 39
Informed consent, outcomes of surgical management and
Infrainguinal vascular reconstruction
Injection therapy
for erectile dysfunction, Urol 24
for stress incontinence
for total knee arthroplasty, Ortho 7
Injuries, sports-related, Ortho 2
Injury Severity Score (ISS)
Institutionalized populations
falls among
frail
hormonal therapies for osteoporosis in, Gyn 85
untreated vulvovaginal symptoms in, Gyn 38
guidelines for selecting candidates for gynecologic surgery from among, Gyn 11
Hospitalized Elderly Longitudinal Project (HELP)
Instrumental activities of daily living
in age-related macular degeneration
range of motion necessary for, Ortho 1
Intensive care unit length of stay, CCI 21
Interdisciplinary Leadership Group (ILG)
Interdisciplinary teams
composition and structure of, CCI 70
function of
CCI 69
CCI 70
and process of care
referral to geriatric teams, EmergMed 14
team approach to rehabilitation
Rehab 14
Rehab 15
International Continence Society
Intertrochanteric hip fracture repair, Ortho 36
Intracavernosal injections, Urol 24
Intraoperative management, research agenda
Invasive monitoring
in blunt multiple trauma, EmergMed KQ3
for older trauma patients
EmergMed 30
EmergMed 31
Iowa Women's Health Study
ISAR tool. See Identification of Seniors at Risk tool
ISS. See Injury Severity Score
Isshiki technique for presbylarynges
Italian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Ivor Lewis esophagectomy
J
Jahnigen Career Development Awards
Joint replacement
complications of
COX-2 inhibitors and, Ortho 10
deep-vein thrombosis prophylaxis after, Ortho 22
factors that influence outcome
and falls risk, Ortho 9
for fractures close to joints, Ortho 31
hemiarthroplasty
for femoral neck fractures
functional outcomes in, Ortho 21
for hip fractures, Ortho 36
for proximal humerus fractures
shoulder
thromboembolism in, preventive regimens, Ortho 22
total ankle arthroplasty
total hip arthroplasty
for femoral neck fractures
preoperative testing, Figure 2.4
surgical approaches, Ortho 11
total knee arthroplasty
for comminuted distal femur fracture, Ortho 19
gait and balance benefits, Ortho 20
hip fracture and, Ortho 20
hylan and hyaluronate injections and, Ortho 7
risk factors, Ortho 16
total shoulder arthroplasty, Ortho 21
K
Kidney. See Renal transplantation
Knee
arthroscopy for injuries of, Ortho 2
degenerative disease of
Knee osteoarthritis
exercise for
and falls, Ortho 8
hylan and hyaluronate for, Ortho 6
surgical treatment of
Knee replacement
regional versus general anesthesia for
total arthroplasty
for comminuted distal femur fracture, Ortho 19
gait and balance benefits, Ortho 20
hip fracture and , Ortho 20
hylan and hyaluronate injections and, Ortho 7
risk factors, Ortho 16
Koenig Scale
L
Laboratory examination, in older EM patients, EmergMed 19
Laparoscopic antireflux surgery
short hospital stay, GenSurg 2
ThoracicSurg 20
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic colectomy, elective
Laryngeal malignancy
Larynx
Laser therapy
for proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, Ophth 40
transmyocardial revascularization
Le Fort colpocleisis
Legal blindness
Leisure World Cohort
estrogen replacement therapy and Alzheimer's disease
estrogen replacement therapy and colon cancer
Leisure World Cohort
Lichen sclerosus, Gyn 34
Limb ischemia, critical
Limb salvage
GenSurg 33
recent research findings
Limb shortening, Ortho 33
Lingonberry juice, and UTIs
Literature reviews for RASP. See also specific topics
Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock-wave
Liver-directed therapies, GenSurg 4
Liver resection
Liver tests, preoperative
Lobectomy, video-assisted techniques for, ThoracicSurg 8
Logarithm of MAR (logMAR)
Longitudinal Study on Aging
Low-output syndrome, CardiacSurg 8
Low vision
definition of
therapy for, Ophth 41
Low-vision rehabilitation
Ophth 2
Ophth 16
Ophth KQ1
Lower extremity atherosclerotic disease
Lower-extremity bypass, GenSurg 32
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumpectomy
Lung cancer
assessment instruments
ThoracicSurg 2
ThoracicSurg 3
ThoracicSurg 17
Early Lung Cancer Action Project
Elderly Lung Cancer Vinorelbine Italian Study (ELVIS)
guidelines to indicate inoperability
preoperative assessment in, ThoracicSurg 4
preoperative optimization in, ThoracicSurg 7
risk factors for surgery, ThoracicSurg 5
screening for, ThoracicSurg 1
surgery for
Lung disease, benign
Lung function
Coronary artery diseaseand coronary artery bypass grafting, CardiacSurg 9
and perioperative care
Lung Health Study
Lung resection, ThoracicSurg 6
Lung volume reduction procedures, ThoracicSurg 9
Lymph node dissection, axillary, GenSurg 11
M
Macular degeneration, age-related
interventions
Ophth 28
Ophth 31
stratified results
Ophth 29
Ophth 30
Macular edema, diabetic, Ophth 40
Major Trauma Outcome Study (ACS)
Male menopause
Male sexual dysfunction
Urol 23
Urol 24
Malignancy. See also Cancer
genitourinary
laryngeal
urologic, Urol KQ1
Malnutrition
in hip fracture, Ortho 4
screening methods, CCI 30
after surgery, Anes 23
Mammary artery, coronary artery bypass through, CardiacSurg 16
Mammographic density, Gyn 59
Mammography screening, ,
clinical guidelines for, Gyn 74
functional impairment and comorbid condition measures, Gyn 55
guidelines for discontinuation of, Gyn 56
and quality of life, Gyn 57
screening rates
strategies to improve, Gyn 58
stratified results, Gyn 54
variability of interpretations, Gyn 60
Massachusetts Health Care Panel Study
Massachusetts Male Aging Study
Massed activity, in stroke rehabilitation
Mastectomy
Masters and Johnson
Mechanical valvular prostheses, CardiacSurg18
Meclizine, for vestibular disease, Otolaryn 13
Medical errors
CCI 61
CCI 62
CCI 65
Medical Outcomes Study Short Form–36 (SF-36)
functional assessment
and functional outcomes
measuring impact of visual loss on functional ability
Medicare reimbursements
for Pap smears, Gyn 48
for rehabilitation care, Rehab 13
Medications
adverse drug events
associated with drug withdrawal
postoperative, Table 2.2, Anes 26
age-related physiologic changes and
alternatives to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, GenSurg 17
for benign prostatic hyperplasia
communicating regimens to primary care physicians, Anes 31
ethanol interactions, CCI 16
and female sexual dysfunction, Gyn 40
for frail elderly women, Gyn 97
guidelines for prescribing, CCI 14
inappropriate use of
CCI 10
outcomes of, EmergMed 12
reduction of, EmergMed 13
misuse, overuse, and underuse of, CCI 10
optimization of use, CCI 12
perioperative
polypharmacy
Anes 30
perioperative, CCI 13
for postoperative depression, CCI 50
simplifying drug regimens, Anes 31
that reduce bone resorption, Gyn 93
that stimulate bone formation, Gyn 94
for urinary incontinence, needed research in
and vestibular disease, Otolaryn 13
withdrawal, CCI 11
Melbourne (Australia) Visual Impairment Project
Memory Study (Women's Health Initiative)
Ménière's disease
Meniscectomy, Ortho 15
Menopause
male
postmenopausal estrogen therapy
and cognition, Gyn 72
dementia associated with, Gyn 70
Gyn 76
long-term, Gyn 68
Mental status tests
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
in emergency department care
and postoperative delirium
serial testing with, Anes 33
Folstein Mini–Mental Status Examination (MMSE)
and delirium
in emergency department care
and hearing loss
short, Anes 33
Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
Metabolic response to stress
Metal-backed or all-polyethylene tibial components, Ortho 18
Methylsalicylate cream, for degenerative joint disease
Metoclopramide, for postoperative nausea
Mexican-Americans, and cervical cancer screening
Middle ear diseases
Minimum angle of resolution (MAR)
Mitral valve repair
Mitral valve replacement
minimally invasive techniques, CardiacSurg20
in octogenarians
Mixed urinary incontinence, Urol 6
MMSE. See Folstein Mini–Mental Status Examination
Mobility, postoperative
Mobility aids, Rehab 28
Models of care delivery
Molecular biology studies of head and neck cancer, Otolaryn 23
MORE. See Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation
Multicenter Chest Pain Study
Multiple blunt trauma, EmergMed KQ3
Multiple ocular disorders, Ophth 3
Multiple-organ failure, EmergMed 29
Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation (MORE)
estrogen replacement therapy and breast cancer
for osteoporosis
Multisensory loss
and functional outcomes, Ophth 6
interventions, Ophth 7
Muscle wasting, after major surgery, Anes 23
Musculoskeletal problems
exercise, assistive devices, and orthotics for, Rehab 21
normal aging
rehabilitation for, Rehab 22
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial protective techniques
CardiacSurg 12
CardiacSurg 13
in reoperative heart surgery, CardiacSurg 22
Myocardial revascularization
N
Nasal discharge
NASCET. See North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial
National Cancer Institute
estrogen replacement therapy and breast cancer
lung cancer study
National Cardiovascular Network
National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ), in glaucoma
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS)
EmergMed 1
patterns of emergency department use
National Hospital Discharge Survey
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
consensus statement on rehabilitation with traumatic brain injury
treatment recommendations for breast cancer
National Medicare claim database
National Registry of Myocardial Infarction 2
National VA Surgical Quality Improvement Program, GenSurg KQ3
Nausea and vomiting, postoperative
NEI-VFQ. See National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire
Nerve cell loss, CCI 1
NETT. See National Emphysema Treatment Trial
Neurobehavioral assessment tools, CardiacSurg 34
Neurobehavioral changes after CABG, CardiacSurg 34
Neurologic changes
deficits after cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg KQ2
perioperative
and sexual dysfunction
Neurotology
New York Heart Association
NHLBI. See National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NHS. See Nurses' Health Study
Nocturia, Urol 1
Nonagenarians
as cardiac surgical patients
estrogen replacement therapy for, Gyn 72
Noncompliance, CCI 65
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
alternatives, GenSurg 17
for osteoarthritis
safer, GenSurg 18
and ulcers
North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET)
follow-up report
regional versus general anesthesia
North Carolina Trauma Registry
Northeastern Ohio Trauma Study
Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group
Nothing-by-mouth orders, Anes 18
Nottingham Health Profile, and functional outcomes
Nottingham Health Survey
Nurses' Health Study (NHS)
estrogen replacement and cardiovascular disease
estrogen replacement therapy and breast cancer
Nursing-home residents. See also Institutionalized populations
falls among
Nutritional assessment, preoperative, and anesthesia
Nutritional deficiencies, Ortho 5
Nutritional supplementation
for elective surgery, CCI 30
for hip surgery, Ortho 5
Nutritional support
postoperative
Anes 22
Anes 23
preventive, CCI 31
O
Occupational therapy, in frail elderly women, Gyn 97
Octogenarians
cardiac treatment protocols aimed at, CardiacSurg 40
as cardiac surgical patients
CardiacSurg 36
CardiacSurg 37
CardiacSurg 38
CardiacSurg 39
estrogen replacement therapy for, Gyn 72
Ocular disorders
associated with hearing loss, Ophth 6
and falls, Ophth 3
and functional outcome, Ophth 6
multiple, Ophth 3
Older-old, surgical outcomes in, CCI 20
Oldest-old, surgical outcomes in, CCI 20
Olfactory sensitivity
Oligoanalgesia
Onychomycosis
Open cholecystectomy, recent research findings
Open colectomy, elective
Ophthalmology, geriatric
age-related risk factors
key research questions
literature review methods
prognostic indicators
recommended research strategies
risk factors
Oral estrogen replacement, Gyn 44
Organizational characteristics, CCI 69
Orientation Memory Concentration Test
Orthopedic surgery
factors that influence postoperative outcome, Ortho 3
postoperative mortality
postoperative respiratory insufficiency
Orthopedics, geriatric. See also specific disorders, procedures
key research questions
literature review methods
Orthotic devices
for arthritic and musculoskeletal conditions, Rehab 21
indications for
Osteoarthritis
of ankle
assistive devices for, Rehab 21
exercise for, Rehab 21
of hip, Ortho 8
of knee
exercise for
and falls, Ortho 8
hylan and hyaluronate for, Ortho 6
surgical treatment of
orthotics for, Rehab 21
rehabilitation for
Osteoporosis. See also Fractures
bisphosphonates for, Gyn 95
calcium for
cementless components in, Ortho 11
definition of
estrogen replacement therapy for, stratified results, Gyn 83
exercise for
in frail and institutionalized elderly women, Gyn 85
hormonal therapies, Gyn 96
implant fixation in, Ortho KQ1
long-term bisphosphonate use for, Gyn 92
spinal fusion with instrumentation in
vitamin D for
Otitis media, serous
Otolaryngology, geriatric. See also specific disorders, procedures
key research questions
literature review methods
Otologic surgery, Otolaryn 3
Otosclerosis
Otolaryn 1
Otolaryn 3
Outcomes assessment
measures for surgery, CCI 35
patient-based measures of hearing loss, Otolaryn 11
Outpatient surgery
cholecystectomy, GenSurg 25
delirium after, CCI 45
GenSurg 2
Overflow incontinence
Oxygen therapy
guidelines for
postoperative, Anes 20
for wound healing
P
Pain
abdominal
EmergMed 18
EmergMed 26
EmergMed KQ2
acute postoperative
chest
chronic
research agenda
and sexual dysfunction
perioperative with dementia, CCI 36
Pain assessment, in cognitive impairment
Anes 28
Anes 40
Pain management
chronic pain therapy
Anes 36
Anes 38
in cognitive impairment
Anes 29
Anes 39
and functional outcomes, Anes 35
postoperative
Pain syndromes, Rehab 29
Pancreatic cancer, GenSurg 28
Pancreatic disease
Pancreatic resection, selection criteria for, GenSurg 27
Papanicolaou (Pap) smears, Gyn 48
Paraprofessionals, Rehab 14
Patient-based outcomes measures. See also Outcomes assessment
of hearing loss, Otolaryn 11
Patient care process
Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
Anes 26
CCI 15
intraoperative
Patient education. See also Information for patients
for partners of cognitively impaired patients, Gyn 46
preoperative
CCI 38
CCI 39
to reduce inappropriate medications, EmergMed 13
in rehabilitation, Rehab 22
Patient satisfaction, CCI 65
Patient satisfaction surveys, CCI 22
Pelvic floor muscle exercises, Gyn 25
Pelvic organ prolapse
early, Gyn 24
estrogen receptor modulators and, Gyn 23
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 21
hydronephrosis in, Gyn 27
natural history of, Gyn 26
needed research in
nonsurgical management, Gyn 13
pathophysiology of, Gyn 17
pelvic floor muscle exercises and, Gyn 25
risk factors, Gyn 28
surgical management
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 22
quality-of-life outcomes, Gyn 14
Penetrating trauma, in emergency department
Penile prostheses, Urol 24
Peptic ulcer disease
complications of, GenSurg 12
emergency surgery for
GenSurg 15
GenSurg 16
presentation and pathophysiology of, GenSurg 12
risk factors for, GenSurg 12
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
changing pattern of patients undergoing
in octogenarians
CardiacSurg 36
CardiacSurg 38
Perioperative care
age-related physiologic changes and
in cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg KQ3
in chronic disease and comorbid conditions, CCI 13
clinical pathways for
evidence-based medicine to improve, CCI 62
in gynecologic surgery
complications, Gyn 1
estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 8
risk factors for complications, Gyn 2
temperature management, Anes 11
in thoracic surgery, ThoracicSurg KQ2
Peripheral occlusive disease
limb salvage rates, GenSurg 33
recent research findings
Peripheral vestibular system disorders, Otolaryn KQ2
Periprosthetic fractures
Ortho 14
protective factors, Ortho 23
risk factors
Ortho 23
Ortho 24
Periprosthetic infections, Ortho 25
Pessaries
Gyn 16
long-term use, Gyn 15
use in early pelvic organ prolapse, Gyn 24
Pharmacology, geriatric
Pharmacotherapy
age-related physiologic changes and
for benign prostatic hyperplasia
communicating regimens to primary care physicians, Anes 31
and female sexual dysfunction, Gyn 40
for frail elderly women, Gyn 97
guidelines for prescribing medications, CCI 14
inappropriate use of medications
CCI 10
outcomes of, EmergMed 12
reduction of, EmergMed 13
medications that reduce bone resorption, Gyn 93
medications that stimulate bone formation, Gyn 94
misuse, overuse, and underuse of medications, CCI 10
perioperative
for postoperative depression, CCI 50
simplifying drug regimens, Anes 31
for urinary incontinence, needed research in
and vestibular disease, Otolaryn 13
Pharyngeal cancer, Otolaryn 22
Pharyngeal instrumentation, Anes 21
Phenylpropanolamine, for stress incontinence
Phonosurgery
Photodynamic therapy, GenSurg 20
Physical examination, in older emergency department patients, EmergMed 19
Physical therapists, types of
Physical therapy. See also Rehabilitation
for frail elderly women, Gyn 97
after hip fracture surgery, Rehab 25
for musculoskeletal conditions, Rehab 22
referral for vestibular disease, Otolaryn 13
synergy with hormone replacement therapy and selective estrogen receptor modulators, Gyn 81
Physician training
Phytotherapy
for benign prostatic hyperplasia, Urol 13
for prostate disease
Picker Institute Consumer Satisfaction Survey
Pinna, diseases of
Pituitary growth hormone
Planning, postoperative
Pleiotropy, antagonistic
Pneumonectomy, ThoracicSurg 6
Pneumonia, postoperative
Anes 12
Anes 19
Anes 21
Polyethylene tibial components, Ortho 18
Polypharmacy
Anes 30
perioperative, CCI 13
Post-herpetic neuralgia, chronic, Anes 37
Post-hospital care
CCI 63
CCI 64
Post-nasal drip
Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency
Postoperative management
ethical issues
factors that influence outcome
planning and coordination
research agenda
Postoperative mortality, CCI 21
Postural hypotension, Anes 38
Prehospital care, EmergMed 5
Preoperative assessment
Anes 2
and anesthesia
functional
Anes 5
Anes 6
in general surgery, Anes KQ1
instruments for
Anes 3
Anes 4
in lung cancer, ThoracicSurg 4
testing, Figure 2.4
Preoperative education
CCI 38
CCI 39
Preoperative interventions, CCI 29
Preoperative optimization
in lung cancer, ThoracicSurg 7
for pneumonectomy, ThoracicSurg 6
Preoperative preparation, ThoracicSurg KQ1
Presbycusis
eustachian tube function and, Otolaryn 5
inheritance of
and quality of life
treatment of
Presbylarynges, Otolaryn 19
Pressure ulcers
postoperative, CCI 52
prevention
prevention and treatment strategies, GenSurg 36
Preventive nutrition, CCI 31
Primary care physicians, communicating drug regimens to, Anes 31
Profile of Mood States
Promethazine, for postoperative nausea
Prostate cancer
screening for
needed research in
Urol 17
treatment of, Urol 18
Prostate diseases
literature review methods
pathophysiology and natural history of, Urol KQ1
Prostate-specific antigen, Urol 17
Prostatectomy, radical
Prostatic hyperplasia, benign
Prosthetics
cellular response to wear debris, Ortho 13
costs and benefits, Rehab 26
mechanical valvular, CardiacSurg18
metal-backed or all-polyethylene tibial components, Ortho 18
penile, Urol 24
periprosthetic fractures
Ortho 14
protective factors, Ortho 23
risk factors, Ortho 23, Ortho 24
Proximal humerus fractures
literature review methods
Ortho 43
Ortho 44
Ortho 45
Psychological Well-Being Schedule
Pubovaginal sling procedures, Urol 7
Pulmonary embolism, CCI 41
Pulmonary Embolism Prevention (PEP) trial
Pulmonary function
and coronary artery bypass grafting, CardiacSurg 9
and perioperative care
postoperative complications, Anes KQ3
Pulmonary resection, ThoracicSurg 6
Pulse oximetry
Q
Quality improvement
interventions for, EmergMed 2
methodologies
systems interventions for
in thoracic surgery
Quality of care, barriers to and disparities in, CCI 68
Quality of life
early detection of cervical neoplasia and, Gyn 53
early identification and treatment of risk factors and, CCI 19
esophagectomy and, ThoracicSurg 15
in gynecologic surgery
Gyn 5
Gyn 9
Gyn 10
head and neck cancer management and, Otolaryn KQ3
health-related
diabetic retinopathy and, Ophth 37
targeted interventions for, CCI 68
visual impairment and depression and, Ophth 8
visual impairment and depression and, Ophth 10
visual loss and dementia and, Ophth 14
hearing-related, Otolaryn KQ1
mammography and, Gyn 57
presbycusis and
in prostate cancer
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
vulvovaginal disorders and, Gyn 31
Quality-of-life instruments
after cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg 41
in dementia, CCI 54
health-related (HRQOL)
CCI 53
condition-specific, CCI 60
and functional outcomes
measuring impact of visual loss on functional ability
procedure-specific assessments
patient satisfaction surveys, CCI 22
targeting vulvovaginal symptoms, Gyn 29
Quality-of-life outcomes
with bisphosphonates
Gyn 80
Gyn 84
in cardiac surgery
with estrogen-progestin, Gyn 80
with estrogen replacement therapy, Gyn 84
in gynecologic surgery, Gyn 9
with long-term estrogen, Gyn 80
in nonoperative management of pelvic organ prolapse, Gyn 13
in operative management of pelvic organ prolapse, Gyn 14
with selective estrogen receptor modulators
Gyn 80
Gyn 84
in thoracic surgery, ThoracicSurg KQ3
Quality of Well-being Scale
R
Radial artery, coronary artery bypass through, CardiacSurg 16
Radiofrequency ablation, liver-directed, GenSurg 4
Radiotherapy for breast cancer
Raloxifene
and breast cancer
for osteoporosis
Rancho Bernardo cohort
RASP. See Research Agenda–Setting Project
Reactive oxygen species
Recovery from acute illness, Rehab 4
Rectal examination, Urol 17
Referral to geriatric teams, EmergMed 14
Reflux
gastroesophageal reflux disease
criteria for intervention in, ThoracicSurg 19
recent research findings
surgery for
laparoscopic antireflux surgery
short hospital stay, GenSurg 2
ThoracicSurg 20
Rehabilitation, geriatric
auditory, CCI 55
cardiac, Rehab 24
combinations of treatments, Rehab 16
components of, Rehab 11
equipment
family caregiving and, CCI 71
hip fracture, Rehab 25
inpatient
interventions
key research questions
literature review methods
low-vision
Ophth 2
Ophth 16
Ophth KQ1
Medicare reimbursements, Rehab 13
outcome measures, Rehab KQ3
outcomes of care
patient satisfaction with
post-stroke
process of care
providers
relative merits of treatments, Rehab KQ3
response to, Rehab 4
after rotator cuff surgery
settings, Rehab 12
single providers, Rehab 15
for specific conditions
structure, process, outcome rehabilitation model, Figure 12.1
structure of care
team approach
Rehab 14
Rehab 15
terminology
Rehab 1
Rehab KQ3
theoretical underpinnings
theory or model of treatment for, Rehab 10
visual, CCI 55
Renal cell carcinoma
Renal changes, perioperative
Renal disease, end-stage
Renal failure
guidelines for prescribing with, CCI 14
pathophysiology and natural history of, Urol KQ1
Renal insufficiency, perioperative, Anes 18
Renal malignancy
Renal transplantation
literature review methods
needed research in
older adult donors
older adult recipients
Urol 26
Urol KQ1
Research Agenda–Setting Project (RASP)
mission
online version
Resistance exercise
Rehab 16
task-specific
Resistance training
Respiratory failure, postoperative
Anes 19
Anes 20
Respiratory insufficiency, postoperative
Respiratory monitoring, postoperative, Anes 20
Respiratory response to hypoxia, Figure 2.2
Resuscitation
aggressive
in blunt multiple trauma, EmergMed KQ3
in older trauma patients, EmergMed 30, EmergMed 31
Brain Resuscitation Clinical Trials
consent for, CCI 34
do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, in operating room
in operating room, CCI 37
for out-of-hospital arrest, EmergMed 25
preoperative discussion of, CCI 37
of trauma patients
Return to independent living, CCI 22
Revascularization, repeat, CardiacSurg 23
Rhinitis
allergic, Otolaryn 17
gustatory
Risedronate, for osteoporosis
Rofecoxib. See also COX-2 inhibitors
Ross procedure
Rotator cuff disease
Rotator cuff surgery, Ortho 21
S
SAEM. See Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Safety
home safety assessment, EmergMed 5
home safety improvements, Ophth 5
interventions for prevention of falls, Rehab 28
SAGA. See Society for the Advancement of Geriatric Anesthesia
SAGES. See Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
Salisbury Eye Evaluation (SEE) project
prevalence of visual acuity
visual loss and overall function
Saphenous vein graft, coronary artery bypass through, CardiacSurg 16
Sarcopenia
Rehab 4
Rehab 27
rehabilitation treatment of
Scopolamine, for postoperative nausea
Screening
abdominal aortic aneurysm, GenSurg 34
alcohol abuse
breast cancer
carotid disease, GenSurg 30
central auditory processing impairment, Otolaryn 12
cervical cancer, Gyn 51
cognitive dysfunction, EmergMed 6
cognitive impairment, EmergMed 8
colon cancer, Gyn 74
colorectal cancer, GenSurg 22
comprehensive, EmergMed 14
depression
in emergency department
for asymptomatic conditions, EmergMed 17
for specific conditions, EmergMed 16
esophageal dysplasia, ThoracicSurg 11
glaucoma, Ophth 34
Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) tool
best subset of questions, Table 3.1
EmergMed 15
lung cancer, ThoracicSurg 1
mammography
clinical guidelines for, Gyn 74
functional impairment and comorbid condition measures, Gyn 55
GenSurg 8
guidelines for discontinuation of, Gyn 56
and quality of life, Gyn 57
rates
strategies to improve, Gyn 58
stratified results, Gyn 54
variability of interpretations, Gyn 60
prostate cancer
needed research in
Urol 17
specific conditions, EmergMed 16
vision
efficacy of, Ophth 25
in emergency department patients
mandatory, Ophth 17
Ophth KQ3
recommendations for, Ophth 24
Seattle Angina Questionnaire
Sedative-hypnotics
adverse drug events, Table 2.2
and length of stay
Sedimentation rate, preoperative
SEE project. See Salisbury Eye Evaluation project
SEER program. See Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program
Selective estrogen receptor modulators
and breast cancer, Gyn 77
and cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular effects, Gyn 63
and colon cancer, Gyn 77
fracture benefits after age 75, Gyn 86
long-term, Gyn 77
for osteoporosis, Gyn 85
quality-of-life outcomes
Gyn 80
Gyn 84
selection of older women for initiation or continuation of, Gyn KQ3
stratified results, Gyn 75
synergy with fracture-prevention interventions, Gyn 81
Sensorineural hearing loss, Otolaryn 9
Sensory disorders, postoperative
Sexual dysfunction
androgen replacement and, Gyn 43
comorbid disease, Urol 21
female
estrogen replacement and, Gyn 44
Gyn 39
medications and, Gyn 40
needed research in
Urol 22
literature review methods
male
Urol 23
Urol 24
needed research in
pathophysiology and natural history of, Urol KQ1
Sexual response
age-related changes
in older women, Gyn 45
Sexuality
educational strategies for partners of cognitively impaired patients, Gyn 46
HRQOL measures, CCI 57
older women's
Gyn 41
Gyn 45
operative procedures and, CCI 58
Shoe wear
Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
Shoulder disease. See also Rotator cuff disease
degenerative
functional outcomes in, Ortho 21
Shoulder injuries
arthroscopy for, Ortho 2
fractures of proximal humerus
Shoulder replacement
hemiarthroplasty, for proximal humerus fractures
total shoulder arthroplasty, Ortho 21
Sickness Impact Profile (SIP)
cataract surgery and functional decline
and functional outcomes
quality of life after cardiac surgery
Sildenafil citrate
Urol 22
Urol 23
Sinuses
Sinusitis
age-related differences, Otolaryn 16
risk factors, Otolaryn 17
SIP. See Sickness Impact Profile
Sjögren's syndrome
Sleep apnea
Sleep problems, postoperative, CCI 56
Smell
Snellen testing
Social participation
disabling impact of disease on, Rehab 6
risk factors for disability, Rehab 7
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM)
Geriatric Emergency Medicine Task Force
Society for the Advancement of Geriatric Anesthesia (SAGA)
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
ThoracicSurg 5
ThoracicSurg 13
Society of University Urologists (SUU)
Specialty databases
Speech therapy
Spinal decompression, Ortho 27
Spinal fusion
with instrumentation
strategies to augment bone healing after, Ortho 26
Spinal stenosis
Spine, degenerative disease of
Spine fractures
bone insufficiency and
literature review methods
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports-related injuries, Ortho 2
Staff work, duplication of, CCI 65
Stents
coronary
in octogenarians, CardiacSurg 36
Steroids, gonadal, and surgical stress
Stomach disorders, GenSurg 20
Stone disease, urinary tract
literature review methods
pathophysiology and natural history of, Urol KQ1
surgery for, Urol 25
Stress incontinence
injection therapy for
surgery for
Stress response
acute, CCI 3
age-specific, CardiacSurg 8
CCI 2
CCI 4
CCI 7
postoperative, CCI 5
Stroke
and cardiac surgery
CardiacSurg KQ2
risk factors, CardiacSurg 35
perioperative
post-CABG, CardiacSurg 34
recent research findings
Stroke rehabilitation
guidelines for, compliance with
key components, Rehab 23
massed activity or constraint therapy
settings for, Rehab 23
STS. See Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Study of Osteoporotic Fractures
Study to Understand Prognoses and Preferences for Outcomes and Risks of Treatment (SUPPORT)
SUPPORT. See Study to Understand Prognoses and Preferences for Outcomes and Risks of Treatment
Surgery, geriatric. See also specific procedures
for abdominal aortic aneurysm, GenSurg 35
acute stress of, CCI 3
age-related physiologic changes and
age-specific risks, CCI 24
ambulation early or ultra-early after, CCI 6
anesthesia for, Figure 2.5
anti-delirium strategies for, CCI 28
for aortic dissection, CardiacSurg 27
for benign diseases of lung
for benign prostatic hyperplasia, needed research in
for breast cancer, GenSurg 9
candidate preventive and therapeutic methods, CCI 26
cardiac
clinical pathways, CardiacSurg 2
complications, CardiacSurg 31, CardiacSurg 43
functional outcomes, CardiacSurg 1, CardiacSurg KQ1
length of hospital stay after, CardiacSurg 5
neurocognitive deficits after, CardiacSurg KQ2
in octogenarians, CardiacSurg 38, CardiacSurg 39
perioperative care, CardiacSurg KQ3
quality-of-life instruments after, CardiacSurg 41
reoperative, myocardial protective techniques in, CardiacSurg 22
risk factors for stroke in, CardiacSurg 35
risk profiles, CardiacSurg 1
stroke and, CardiacSurg KQ2
total costs, CardiacSurg 3
and caregivers, CardiacSurg 41
cataract, Ophth 26, Ophth 27
for cerebrovascular disease
cervical-spine decompressive
challenges in
cognitive decline after, CCI 47
for colorectal cancer
for colorectal disease
comorbidities, CCI 23
complementary or alternative medicine and, CCI 17
complications
CCI 20
perioperative
postoperative, CCI 23
standard procedures for, CCI 27
conduct of operation
costs of
day surgery
for degenerative joint disease
with dementia, CCI 36
for diabetic retinopathy, Ophth 40
for diverticular disease
early
for urinary incontinence, Urol 8, Urol 9
for urologic disorders, Urol KQ2
elective
for abdominal aortic aneurysm
cardiac, CardiacSurg 43
colectomy
nutritional supplementation for, CCI 30
survival rates
emergency procedures
for colorectal disease
for gastric disease
GenSurg 3
GenSurg 4
GenSurg 5
identification of high-risk patients, GenSurg KQ1
for peptic ulcer disease, GenSurg 15, GenSurg 16
emergency procedures
for endocrine disease
for esophageal cancer, ThoracicSurg 16
esophagectomy model, ThoracicSurg 18
family caregiving and, CCI 71
for female stress incontinence
foot, Ortho 28
for gastric cancer
for gastroesophageal reflux
general
key research questions
literature review methods
gynecologic
cognitive status, Gyn 3
comorbidities, Gyn 3
estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 8
estrogen status, Gyn 3
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 7
functional outcomes, Gyn 5, Gyn KQ1
guidelines for selecting candidates, Gyn 11
interventions for reducing risks in, Gyn 6
perioperative complications, Gyn 1
quality-of-life outcomes, Gyn 5, Gyn 9, Gyn 10
risk factors for perioperative complications, Gyn 2
risks, Gyn 12
stratified outcomes, Gyn 4
for head and neck cancer
Otolaryn 21
Otolaryn 22
heart valve, CardiacSurg 25
hip
nutritional deficiencies and, Ortho 5
nutritional supplementation for, Ortho 5
regional versus general anesthesia for
revision, Ortho 12
hip fracture
length of stay for
Ortho 36
outcomes, Table 2.1
physical therapy after, Rehab 25
postoperative restrictions on ambulation, Rehab 25
risk factors, Ortho 35
for hyperparathyroidism, GenSurg 7
for incontinence, functional impact in elderly women, Gyn 20
interdisciplinary teams and, CCI 70
intraoperative management,research agenda
joint replacement
complications of
COX-2 inhibitors and, Ortho 10
deep-vein thrombosis prophylaxis after, Ortho 22
factors that influence postoperative outcome
and falls risk, Ortho 9
for fractures close to joints
thromboembolism in, preventive regimens, Ortho 22
key research questions
laparoscopic antireflux
short hospital stay, GenSurg 2
ThoracicSurg 20
for lumbar spinal stenosis
for lung cancer
assessment instruments, ThoracicSurg 17
risk factors, ThoracicSurg 5
screening for, ThoracicSurg 1
minimally invasive techniques
for aortic valve replacement, CardiacSurg19
for bladder and renal malignancy
for BPH, Urol 14
for CABG, CardiacSurg 17
for cardiac surgery, CardiacSurg 30
for empyema, ThoracicSurg 10
for esophageal cancer, ThoracicSurg 14
for mitral valve replacement, CardiacSurg20
for stone disease, Urol 25
for valvular procedures
neurotologic, 209
operative mortality
organizational characteristics and, CCI 69
orthopedic, Ortho 3
for osteoarthritis of hip
otologic, Otolaryn 3
outcome measures, CCI 35
outcomes of, Anes 1
outpatient
cholecystectomy, GenSurg 25
delirium after, CCI 45
outcomes in, GenSurg 2
pain and adverse outcomes
for pancreatic disease
patient management plans for, Anes KQ1
patient preferences for, CCI 34
for pelvic organ prolapse
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 22
quality-of-life outcomes, Gyn 14
perioperative care
perioperative clinical pathways
perioperative problems and complications
for peripheral occlusive disease
for pharyngeal cancer, Otolaryn 22
phonosurgery
physiologic management
postoperative analgesia, Anes KQ2
postoperative complications
CCI 23
pulmonary, Anes KQ3
postoperative depression
CCI 49
CCI 50
postoperative falls, prevention of, CCI 51
postoperative function, scoring system for, CCI 25
postoperative management
postoperative mortality, CCI 21
postoperative outcome, factors that influence
postoperative planning and coordination
postoperative research agenda
postoperative sleep disturbances, CCI 56
postoperative stress response, CCI 5
preoperative assessment
Anes KQ1
and anesthesia
preoperative interventions, CCI 29
preoperative optimization
preoperative predictors of functional outcomes, CCI 18
preoperative preparation
CCI 24
CCI 38
CCI 39
preoperative research agenda
preoperative risk assessment
preoperative risk factors for falls, CCI 51
preventive nutrition for high-risk patients, CCI 31
procedures and outcomes
for prostate cancer
for proximal humerus fractures
Ortho 44
Ortho 45
recent research findings, -87
resuscitation during, CCI 37
risk assessment
Anes 2
CCI 20
risk-benefit projections, GenSurg KQ3
risk factors
CCI 21
CCI 24
GenSurg 1
stratified, CCI 24
risk factors for fluid and electrolyte problems, CCI 32
rotator cuff, Ortho 21
scoring system for, CCI 25
and sexuality, CCI 58
short hospital stay, GenSurg 2
spinal decompression, Ortho 27
for stomach disorders
stress of
CCI 2
CCI 4
team function and
CCI 69
CCI 70
thoracic
perioperative care, ThoracicSurg KQ2
preoperative preparation, ThoracicSurg KQ1
quality-of-life outcomes, ThoracicSurg KQ3
video-assisted, for empyema
video-assisted, for lobectomy, ThoracicSurg 8
for thyroid diseases
timing of
Anes 4
Anes 6
for tongue cancer, Otolaryn 22
for ulcers
for urinary incontinence, needed research in
wrist fracture
Surgical emergency, pathophysiology of, GenSurg KQ2
Surgical specialty societies, CCI 39
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program
cervical cancer screening
lung cancer screening
operative mortality for esophagectomy
survival rates for breast cancer
SUU. See Society of University Urologists
Swallowing
Swallowing evaluation, Otolaryn 18
Sympathetic nervous system
Systems interventions
T
T cells, CCI 1
Tai Chi
Tamoxifen therapy
for breast cancer
GenSurg 9
GenSurg 10
recent research findings
results
for osteoporosis
plus surgery, GenSurg 9
Tandem Gait test
Task-specific resistive exercise
Team approach
and process of care
and outcomes, CCI 69
referral to geriatric teams, EmergMed 14
to rehabilitation
Rehab 14
Rehab 15
Temperature management, perioperative, Anes 11
Temporal bone pathology, Otolaryn 10
Temporal bone studies, Otolaryn 15
Tension-free vaginal tape
Terminology, rehabilitation
Rehab 1
Rehab KQ3
Testing. See also Assessment; Screening
preoperative, Figure 2.4
Thoracic surgery, general geriatric. See also specific disorders, procedures
key research questions
literature review methods
perioperative care, ThoracicSurg KQ2
preoperative preparation, ThoracicSurg KQ1
preoperative testing, Figure 2.4
quality-of-life outcomes, ThoracicSurg KQ3
video-assisted
for empyema
for lobectomy, ThoracicSurg 8
Thoracic Surgery Directors Associations (TSDA)
Thoracoscopy
Thromboembolism. See also Deep-vein thrombosis
intraoperative
Anes 9
Anes 10
in joint replacement surgery
preventive regimens, Ortho 22
Pulmonary Embolism Prevention (PEP) trial
risk of, Anes 16
Thrombolytic therapy, GenSurg 31
Thyroid diseases
Thyroid tests, preoperative
Tibia components, metal-backed or all-polyethylene, Ortho 18
Timed Get Up and Go test
Tissue healing, Ortho 10
Tongue cancer, Otolaryn 22
Topical immune modulators, Gyn 37
Toremifene, and cardiovascular disease
Total joint replacement
in ankle
deep-vein thrombosis prophylaxis after, Ortho 22
for fractures close to joints, Ortho 31
in hip
for femoral neck fractures
preoperative testing, Figure 2.4
surgical approaches, Ortho 11
in knee
for comminuted distal femur fracture, Ortho 19
gait and balance benefits, Ortho 20
hip fracture and, Ortho 20
hylan and hyaluronate injections and, Ortho 7
risk factors, Ortho 16
in shoulder, Ortho 21
Traffic accidents
among elderly drivers
Ophth 18
Ophth 21
mandatory vision screening and, Ophth 17
visual improvement or stabilization and, Ophth KQ1
Transdermal estrogen replacement, Gyn 44
Transitional cell carcinoma
of upper urinary tract
of urinary bladder
Transmyocardial laser revascularization
Transplantation
cardiac
renal
literature review methods
needed research in
Urol 26
Urol KQ1
Transurethral resection of the prostate
early
Urol 15
Urol 16
needed research in
Trauma
blunt
invasive monitoring and aggressive resuscitation in, EmergMed KQ3
risk of multiple-organ failure and death after, EmergMed 29
drug and ethanol interactions, CCI 16
geriatric trauma survival score
Major Trauma Outcome Study (ACS)
North Carolina Trauma Registry
Northeastern Ohio Trauma Study
penetrating, in emergency department
prediction of outcomes, EmergMed 28
standardization of outcomes, EmergMed 27
Trauma Score (TS)
TSDA. See Thoracic Surgery Directors Associations
Tympanic membrane, diseases of
U
Ulcers
peptic
complications of, GenSurg 12
emergency surgery for, GenSurg 15
emergency surgery for, GenSurg 16
presentation and pathophysiology of, GenSurg 12
risk factors for, GenSurg 12
pressure
postoperative, CCI 52
prevention
prevention and treatment strategies, GenSurg 36
Ultrasound, for fracture healing, Ortho 34
Uniform Data System
United Kingdom General Practice Research Database
Upper abdominal surgery
Urge incontinence, Urol 6
Urinalysis, preoperative
Urinary incontinence
assessment of, Urol 2
biobehavioral therapies for, needed research in
complementary therapy for, Urol 6
diagnostic evaluation
early surgery for
Urol 8
Urol 9
epidemiology of
functional
and health-related quality of life, CCI 59
imaging techniques
Urol 3
Urol 4
literature review methods
natural history of, Urol KQ1
needed research in
pharmacotherapy for, needed research in
postoperative
surgery for, Gyn 20
survey instruments, Urol 2
treatment
types of
urodynamic studies
Urol 3
Urol 4
Urinary retention
chronic pain therapy and, Anes 38
postoperative, Anes 30
Urinary tract infections
literature review methodsl
natural history of
Urol 11
Urol KQ1
operational definition of, Urol 10
Urinary tract stone disease
pathophysiology and natural history of, Urol KQ1
surgery for, Urol 25
Urodynamic studies
Urol 3
Urol 4
Urogenital atrophy, dyspareunia secondary to, Gyn 47
Urogenital health
estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 32
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 33
maintenance of, Gyn KQ2
Urologic disorders, early surgery for, Urol KQ2
Urologic malignancy, Urol KQ1
Urology, geriatric. See also specific disorders, procedures
key research questions
literature review methods
longitudinal outcomes, Urol KQ3
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, recommendations for screening for visual impairment
UTIs. See Urinary tract infections
V
Vacuum erection devices, Urol 24
Vaginal cancer, risk factors, Gyn 52
Vaginal delivery, and pelvic organ prolapse, Gyn 19
Vaginal estrogen replacement
Vaginal tape, tension-free
Valve surgery, cardiac, CardiacSurg 25
Valvular prostheses, mechanical, CardiacSurg18
Vascular disease, atherosclerotic
Vascular radiology, interventional, GenSurg 31
Vascular reconstruction, infrainguinal
Vascular repair, CCI 1
Vena cava filters, CCI 41
Venous thromboembolism
Ventilatory response (VI) to hypoxia, Figure 2.2
VERT trial. See Vertebral Efficacy with Risedronate Therapy trial
Vertebral compression fractures
Vertebral Efficacy with Risedronate Therapy (VERT) trial
Vertebroplasty, Ortho 42
Vertigo
Vestibular system
Otolaryn 15
peripheral, Otolaryn KQ2
Vestibular testing, Otolaryn 14
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Veterans Health Administration guidelines for stroke rehabilitation
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
for empyema
for lobectomy, ThoracicSurg 8
Video imaging studies
Vinorelbine, for lung cancer
Vision
distance testing
low
definition of
rehabilitation of, Ophth 2, Ophth 16, Ophth KQ1
therapy for, Ophth 41
and outcomes
stabilization or improvement of
and delirium in hospitalized elderly patients, Ophth 23
in glaucoma, Ophth 33
and length of hospital stay, Ophth 23
Ophth KQ1
Vision measures, in elderly surgical patients, CCI 55
Vision screening
efficacy of, Ophth 25
in emergency department patients
mandatory, Ophth 17
Ophth KQ3
recommendations for, Ophth 24
Visual acuity testing
Visual Function Index
Visual-functioning index (VF-7)
Visual Functioning Scale (VF-14)
after cataract surgery
in glaucoma
measuring impact of visual loss on functional ability
Visual loss
assessment of, Ophth 1
definition of
and delirium
and dementia
Ophth 11
Ophth 12
Ophth 13
Ophth 14
and depression
Ophth 8
Ophth 9
Ophth 10
and driving performance
Ophth 19
Ophth 20
and falls
Ophth 2
Ophth 4
functional, risk factors, Ophth KQ3
functional outcomes in, Ophth 1
and hearing loss
intervention methods, Ophth KQ2
and length of hospital stay, Ophth 22
and loss of independence or decreases in overall function, Ophth 15
measures and levels of
measuring impact on functional ability
measuring impact on visual function
moderate
outcome measures, Ophth KQ2
and overall function
scope of the problem
and specific geriatric conditions
timing for intervention, Ophth KQ2
types associated with depression, Ophth 8
Visual measures, Ophth KQ3
Visual rehabilitation
CCI 55
low-vision rehabilitation
Ophth 2
Ophth 16
Ophth KQ1
Vitamin D supplements
best form of supplementation, Gyn 91
costs and side effects, Gyn 88
Voice changes with aging
Voice disorders, age-related, Otolaryn 19
Vulnerable elderly subgroups, CCI 67
Vulvar cancer
age-related factors, Gyn 35
susceptibility profiles, Gyn 36
topical immune modulators and, Gyn 37
Vulvovaginal conditions
Gyn 31
Gyn 38
W
Warfarin, for DVT prophylaxis
WHI. See Women's Health Initiative
Women's health
androgen replacement
Gyn 42
Gyn 43
estrogen replacement therapy
and Alzheimer's disease, Gyn 71
and breast cancer, Gyn 73, Gyn 76
and cancer
gynecology
Iowa Women's Health Study
optimal time for calcium supplements, Gyn 89
osteoporosis
routine care of well elderly women
sexuality
Gyn 41
Gyn 45
urogenital health
estrogen replacement therapy and, Gyn 32
estrogen therapy and, Gyn 33
Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
estrogen replacement and cardiovascular disease
Memory Study
World Health Organization
conceptual framework for disability
recommendations for evaluation before anti-incontinence surgery
recommendations for surgery for stress incontinence
Wound complications
CardiacSurg 30
CardiacSurg 32
Wound healing
CCI 8
CCI 9
Wound infection, postoperative, Anes 12
Wrist fractures
bone insufficiency and
fixation methods, Ortho 40
graft material to supplement, Ortho 41
literature review methods
management, Ortho 38
Wrist range of motion and strength necessary for ADLs, Ortho 38
X
Xerostomia
Z
Zoster, acute, Anes 37
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