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Effects of a geriatric clinic on functional health and well-being of elders
Yeo G, Ingram L, Skurnick J, Crapo L
Journal of Gerontology 1987 May;42(3):252-258
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Using a prospective, randomized design, the effects on self-reported functional health and well being of 18 months of primary outpatient care in a geriatric clinic staffed by a multidisciplinary team with geriatric training were compared with traditional Veterans Administration care for 205 elders. Significantly less decline in functional health was found for the geriatric clinic participants on the total Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) (mean 0.18 versus 3.12, p = 0.029) and its physical dimension (mean 0.28 versus 4.39, p = 0.011), but not for the psychosocial dimension of the SIP, life satisfaction, depression, self-rated health, or affect balance. In addition, twice as many geriatrics clinic patients died (p = 0.10) during the study. Further clarification of the impact of a multidisciplinary geriatrics clinic on health outcomes and cost in VA and other settings are needed prior to recommending that this model of geriatric health care be adopted.
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