Evidence-based geriatric topics

1. Problem (Symptom) to be assessed e.g. Depression in older adults
2. Background of problem – brief (what, who, why, where, how) of depression.

2.   Assessment tool recommended for the problem to be assessed in an older person

• Identify tool recommended in the EB article e.g. “Aged Persons Depression Scale”
• Is there another tool/s that can be used to assess this problem – Identify e.g. “Modified Depression Scale for Institutionalized Adults”

3. Select the tool best suited for problem need and population – best of the two identified in #2.

• Background of selected tool from #2 e.g. My selection of best tool for depression assessment in older persons is the “Modified Depression Scale for Institutionalized Adults (MDSIA)”
• Define/describe selected tool
• Indications for use/ who needs to be assessed
• Rationale for this selection. Why is tool the best selection for the problem compared to the other (not selected)?
• Include Reliability and validity of use in specific population

§ How is it scored and

§ How are the scores obtained with this tool interpreted

§ Obtain and save a copy of your tool of choice in the tool box journal

4. Administer a trial assessment with your tool on a community dwelling older adult.

• What is your assessment finding?

5. Write your Create-A-Tool report reflecting activities 1 through 4 above.

Reading of Evidence-based geriatric topics.

Resource: http://consultgerirn.org/

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