An agenda for clinical research in geriatrics.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The health of the older segment of the population is affected by two types of problems: those that cause death and those that cause disability. Both types need to be studied. All levels of investigation, from basic clinical research to applied health services research, are needed. Areas of investigation must include the killer diseases (cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and cancer) and disability-causing conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease and metabolic, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and special sense disorders. Pharmacotherapeutics and disease management are also subjects that deserve attention. Problems related to race and gender differences, health services research, and technology development and assessment need to be addressed. Clinical investigators in geriatrics must be recruited and trained, and funding for their activities must be increased.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Cohen, HJ
Published Date
- October 1, 1997
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 80 / 7
Start / End Page
- 1294 - 1301
PubMed ID
- 9317182
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0008-543X
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States