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Which Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) instruments are currently used in Germany: a survey.
BMC Geriatr
April 2024
Department of Geriatrics & Neurology, Johanniter Hospital Bonn, Johanniter Strasse 1-3, Bonn, 53113, Germany.
Background: The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) records geriatric syndromes in a standardized manner, allowing individualized treatment tailored to the patient's needs and resources. Its use has shown a beneficial effect on the functional outcome and survival of geriatric patients. A recently published German S1 guideline for level 2 CGA provides recommendations for the use of a broad variety of different assessment instruments for each geriatric syndrome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDysphagia after stroke: research advances in treatment interventions.
Lancet Neurol
April 2024
Department of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, Klinikum Osnabrueck - Academic teaching hospital of the University of Muenster, Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- After a stroke, many patients experience dysphagia, leading to serious complications like aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition, necessitating protective interventions.
- Dietary changes and oral care are essential to lower aspiration risks, while nutritional support like tube feeding can help prevent malnutrition.
- Emerging treatments include behavioral strategies for improving swallowing, pharmaceutical agents for sensory perception, and neurostimulation techniques aimed at enhancing brain function related to swallowing.