 Aims
The course is aimed to make the student able to understand the process of comprehensive geriatric assessment and to choose the appropriate tools for the assessment of specific problems in elderly. The students should be able to understand a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for elderly.
Main themes
The process and results of the comprehensive geriatric assessment are explained. The main scales and instruments in the different health and functional domains (cognition, nutrition, gait and balance, ADL, iADL, depression, pain, delirium, continence, sensory organs, needs assessments) are presented with examples. The main global assessments systems are presented and discussed (RAI-MDS, AGGIR-P-S, etc.). The rehabilitation for geriatric patients in general and for specific diseases also are explained with examples. The rationale for rehabilitation are discussed.
Content and teaching methods
The general process of geriatric assessment as a model of care for the elderly is presented, explained and discussed. The main tools in the main health and functional domains are presented and explained. The main comprehensive assessments systems are presented and compared. The main principles for geriatric rehabilitation are explained.
Programmes in which this activity is taught
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ESP3DS/P
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Diplôme d'études spécialisées en santé publique (Politiques et programmes de santé)
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GERO2CE
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Certificat complémentaire en gérontologie
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PALI3DS
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Diplôme d'études spécialisées en soins continus et palliatifs
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Other credits in programs
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GERO2CE
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Certificat complémentaire en gérontologie
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HONU21/G
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Première licence en sciences de la santé publique (Gestion des institutions de soins, gestion hospitalière)
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HONU21/N
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Première licence en sciences de la santé publique (Gestion des institutions de soins, adm.soins infirmiers)
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HONU22/G
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Deuxième licence en sciences de la santé publique (gestion des institutions de soins, gestion hospitalière)
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HONU22/N
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Deuxième licence en sciences de la santé publique (gestion des institutions de soins, admini. soins infirmiers)
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PALI3DS
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Diplôme d'études spécialisées en soins continus et palliatifs
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SCOM21
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Première licence en sciences de la santé publique (Promotion de la santé, programmes et services de santé communautaire)
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SCOM22
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Deuxième licence en sciences de la santé publique (Promotion de la santé, programmes et services de santé communautaire)
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