Revista española de geriatría y gerontología
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Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol · Jul 2008
[Age as predictive factor of mortality in an intensive and intermediate care unit].
Age by itself is not a criterion of biological prognosis. Scores for physiological variables on admission and multiorgan failure are better predictors of mortality. ⋯ Higher SOFA and APACHE II scores predicted higher IICU mortality, regardless of age. LTE was more frequent in patients with a greater degree of dependence.
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Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol · Jul 2008
[Efficacy of a psychological intervention program at home for the caregivers of dependent elderly people].
The caregivers of dependent elderly people have a greater probability of experiencing burden, anxiety and depression than the general population. ⋯ The program was effective in reducing psychological distress among family caregivers.