Table 6 Interventions
| Â | Â | Documented in casenotes | Additional interventions suggested by geriatrician |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment | Any | 53 (100%) | 36 (68%) |
| Â | Investigations | 42 (79%) | 17 (32%) |
| Â | Function | 30 (57%) | 7 (13%) |
| Â | Risk assessment | 25 (47%) | 0 |
| Â | Collateral history | 13 (25%) | 17 (32%) |
| Â | Examination | 53 (100%) | 14 (26%) |
| Â | Use of standardised scales | 1 (2%) | 10 (19%) |
| Â | Diagnosis | 53 (100%) | 3 (6%) |
Personal maintenance | Basic activities of daily living assistance | 42 (79%) | 2 (4%) |
Therapy | Any | 53 (100%) | 40 (75%) |
| Â | Physiotherapy | 39 (74%) | 21 (40%) |
| Â | New drug prescription | 36 (68%) | 18 (34%) |
| Â | Drug review | 21 (40%) | 7 (13%) |
| Â | Intravenous fluid | 17 (32%) | 2 (4%) |
| Â | Oxygen | 5 (9%) | 0 |
| Â | Occupational therapy | 8 (15%) | 7 (13%) |
| Â | Dietetics | 6 (11%) | 7 (13%) |
| Â | Surgery | 8 (15%) | 0 |
| Â | Skin intervention | 6 (11%) | 1 (2%) |
Monitoring | Any | 53 (100%) | 9 (17%) |
Information giving | Any | 19 (36%) | 10 (19%) |
| Â | Discussion with family | 16 (30%) | 9 (17%) |
Planning | Any | 18 (34%) | 20 (38%) |
| Â | Discharge planning | 13 (25%) | 12 (23%) |