Integrating Care Across Disciplines

Nina L Blachman; Caroline S Blaum

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2016.01.010

Integrating Care Across Disciplines

Clin Geriatr Med. 2016 May;32(2):373-83. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2016.01.010.

Authors

Nina L Blachman¹, Caroline S Blaum²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, BCD 615, New York, NY 10016, USA. Electronic address: nina.blachman@nyumc.org.
² Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, BCD 615, New York, NY 10016, USA.

PMID: 27113153
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2016.01.010

Abstract

Interdisciplinary care teams are important in managing older patients. Geriatric patients with cardiovascular problems represent a unique paradigm for interdisciplinary teams, and patients benefit from the assistance of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists collaborating on treatment plans. Teams work on the inpatient and outpatient sides and at patients' homes to maximize function and prevent readmissions to the hospital.

Keywords: Geriatrics; Heart failure; Interdisciplinary care; Team.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

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Comorbidity
Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
Geriatrics / methods
Heart Failure* / epidemiology
Heart Failure* / therapy
Humans
Patient Care Planning
Patient Care Team / organization & administration*