Development and validation of a geriatric knowledge test for medical students
Article Abstract:
The reliability and validity of a geriatrics knowledge test designed for medical students is examined. The 18-item geriatrics knowledge test demonstrated good reliability and known-groups and concurrent validity.
author: Ferrell, Bruce A., Reuben, David B., Ming Lee, Wilkerson, LuAnn
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
Tests, problems and exercises, Medical students, Surveys, Geriatrics
The effects of Megestrol Acetate suspension for elderly patients with reduced appetite after hospitalization: A phase II randomized clinical trial
Article Abstract:
A study evaluating the preliminary evidence, on the effectiveness and optimal dosage of megestrol acetate for older persons with impaired appetite after hospitalization, is presented.
author: Reuben, David B., Hirsch, Susan H., Zhou, Kefei, Greendale, Gale A.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Evaluation, Drug therapy, Dosage and administration, Hospitals, Megestrol acetate, Megestrol, Aftercare (Hospitals), Appetite disorders
The greatest lost
Article Abstract:
Suffering of an elderly woman ailing from arthritis, is presented. Doctor's efforts to help her are also highlighted.
author: Reuben, David B.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Personal narratives, Geriatric nursing, Patients, Patient care, Aged women, Elderly women
subjects list: United States, Analysis
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