New Tools For Old Problems: Advancing Functional Assessment in Aging Paper Session

Developed by the Research Committee

Moderator: TBD

This session will present the latest peer-reviewed geriatrics research with questions and answers to follow. Learning Objectives: (1) discuss new and original geriatrics research; (2) describe an emerging concept or new scientific focus in aging research; and (3) summarize the key findings of projects with relevance to care of older adults.

Exercise Interventions to Improve the Sixth Vital Sign (Gait Speed) in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis                                                                                   
Elizabeth D. Zhou, BHSc

Development of Novel Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Older Adults Following Hospital Discharge                             
Claire Morton, MD

Relationship Between Pre Critical Illness Handgrip Strength and Post Critical Illness Disability                                           
Joshua I. Gordon, MD

Development and Validation of a Severity-Stratified Predictive Model for Undiagnosed Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in the Emergency Department                                
Natalia Festa, MD, MHS