The prevalence of clinical preventive services utilization by older women

Article Abstract:

A study of elderly women's compliance with the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for preventive health care found use of services decreased with age. A survey of over 5,000 women aged 65 and older found 78% had a routine check-up within two years, but less than 1% received all recommended health services. Health care providers should work to educate older women concerning the necessity of preventive screening services and proper immunization.

Usage, Aged women, Elderly women, Preventive medicine, Medicine, Preventive

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Clinical diagnosis and management of the patient with deep venous thromboembolism and acute pulmonary embolism

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Early diagnosis and education concerning the patients' medical history can help prevent or successfully manage pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is often caused when pulmonary vessels are blocked by dislodged thrombus material in the deep veins of the legs and pelvis. Risk factors for PE include advanced age, obesity, congestive heart failure, and use of oral contraception. PE in acute cases can be fatal and is one of the most common causes of death in the nation.

Diagnosis, Pulmonary embolism, Thromboembolism

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Wellness spirituality in the older adult: assessment and intervention protocol

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It may be beneficial to patients, particularly elderly patients, for primary care providers to be alert to their patients' spiritual as well as physical well-being. Guidelines for supporting and enhancing patients' spiritual well-being and identifying patients in spiritual crisis are presented. Health care providers interested in their patients' spiritual well-being should be welcoming, open, and compassionate themselves during client visits.

Social aspects, Aged, Elderly, Religious aspects, Spirituality, Health attitudes

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