Utilization of an individualized nursing plan based on the comprehensive geriatric assessment to improve quality of life in older patients with osteoporosis

Purpose This study aimed to observe the effect of individualized nursing based on a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) on improving the quality of life of elderly osteoporosis patients. Methods Ninety-two elderly osteoporosis patients were divided into two groups using the random number table...

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Published in:Archives of osteoporosis 2022-12, Vol.17 (1), p.52-52, Article 52
Main Authors: Liu, Xueshuang, Liang, Yanhong, Wang, Yu, Xiao, Shuqin, Liu, Xiaojuan
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Language:English
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Endocrinology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Orthopedics
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Summary:Purpose This study aimed to observe the effect of individualized nursing based on a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) on improving the quality of life of elderly osteoporosis patients. Methods Ninety-two elderly osteoporosis patients were divided into two groups using the random number table method, with 46 patients in each group. The control group received routine nursing, while the observation group was the recipients of personalized care intervention based on a CGA. The abbreviated generic Quality of Life Scale developed through the World Health Organization and an inpatient nursing satisfaction scale were used to evaluate the quality of life and patient satisfaction scores of the two groups before and 6 months after the nursing intervention. Results There were no significant differences in the WHOQOL-BREF scores between the two groups before intervention ( p  > 0.05). After 6 months of intervention, the index of each domain was significantly higher than that before the intervention ( p  
ISSN:1862-3522
1862-3514
DOI:10.1007/s11657-022-01072-2