Posters for 2025 Spring Meeting

Introduction Observations of the acute medical take suggested that patients who sustained a fall were affected by long delays and wait times to see both A+E and medical doctors. We felt that analgesia prescribing in these patients, many of whom sustained injury, was done poorly and some were being left without any analgesia leading to a negatively perceived patient journey. Our aim was to assess analgesia prescribing practices for patients following a fall with a view to improving experience. Method We completed three rounds of data collection, with 20 patients in each. We included patients

Introduction: Prion disease/Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies consists of a family of rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorders which have long incubation periods, are rapidly progressive and always fatal. CJD is caused by prions, which are abnormal pathogenic agents that induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins. This leads to brain damage and the characteristic signs and symptoms of the disease. There are 4 recognized forms – sporadic, genetic, iatrogenic and variant CJD. Review of 4 cases admitted to our acute ward for the elderly who were all ultimately

Introduction Health affects older people’s quality of life (QoL). Those experiencing health decline often require multiple medications (polypharmacy). This narrative review aims to explore the effect polypharmacy has on QoL and health-related QoL (HRQoL). We also wished to determine the QoL/HRQoL measurement tools employed and polypharmacy definitions used in included studies. Method Searches were carried out primarily in MEDLINE and EMBASE. Publication databases for The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) were also searched. Search

Aims Understanding patients' wishes regarding CPR before surgery is crucial. This study aims to assess the impact of a Do Not attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decision on anaesthetists actions during theatre. Methods We used WhatsApp, to present a scenario of an 83-year-old with ischaemic heart disease, cognitive impairment, and an acute hip fracture. Anaesthetists were asked how they would handle various intraoperative events and whether a prior DNCPPR would influence their actions. Results A Total of 74 UK anaesthetists all but one of them consultants completed the annoymous

Introduction: Ireland's population aged 65 and older increased by 40% in the last decade. ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people at age at home. The ALONE model is being delivered within the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) programme, which aims to ensure health services work in an integrated way to meet population needs. This presentation, designed using the RE-AIM Framework, presents preliminary effectiveness results from ALONE's national service evaluation. Methods: Phone-based surveys using validated measures (Shortened Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, EQ-5D-3L

Introduction In the UK, concerns regarding the safe use of bedrails, especially in nursing homes and a person’s own home, prompted a National Patient Safety Alert in August 2023. A scoping review was conducted to identify and map the literature relating to bedrail use in hospital and community settings and identify future areas of research. Methods The scoping review was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The search was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, EMCARE, COCHRANE, BASE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. Two

Introduction: Quality education in ageing at medical school can positively influence students’ attitudes towards older people. The ‘Medicine in the Community Module’ integrates 2-weeks of clinical placement in geriatrics into a 6-week mandatory teaching module in the final 18-months of student training. In 2010, we found an association between module completion and interest in pursuing a career in geriatric medicine. Method: We administered an 18-item survey on career interests to medical students before and after the 2024 module. Results were analysed within the cohort to assess impact of the

Introduction: Colorectal adenocarcinoma (CA) is the second most common cause of cancer mortality in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). The median age of diagnosis is 70-72 years old. This study aims to explore the factors associated with survival in older patients with CA. Methods: A total of 191,417 patients with CA diagnosed between 2011 and 2021 who are aged 65 years or older were extracted from the US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) cancer database. Univariable and Multivariable Cox regression was performed to explore the factors associated with survival

Introduction In-situ simulation has been shown to improve professional skills, team working and clinical care via social learning theories, benefiting all of the wider multi-disciplinary team – including nursing, physician associate and administrative colleagues – in addition to medical staff, by building camaraderie and a sense of belonging. Thus, a novel in-situ simulation training programme was created within the Department of Medicine for the Elderly at Broomfield Hospital; additionally forming part of an ongoing quality improvement project in medical education. Method Cycle 1: 30-minutes

Introduction: 1 in 37 adults in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The varied nature and specific symptom management of the condition requires a person-centred multi-disciplinary approach to care. Methods: On a care-of-the-elderly ward at Bristol Royal Infirmary, 3 cycles of a quality improvement project were conducted to upskill knowledge and confidence of the staff caring for PD patients. In cycle 1, baseline knowledge and confidence of staff were gathered using a data collection survey. 5 teaching sessions were organised addressing topics in PD such as medication

Introduction Fragility fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK. An estimated 549000 fragility fractures occur each year, with a significant financial and social cost. By identifying and treating those at risk we can reduce the incidence of fragility fractures. We wished to assess how we could optimise management of bone health in those presenting to our acute frailty unit(AFU). Method We conducted a retrospective review of patients admitted to AFU with falls on a background of frailty. 2 PDSA (plan, do, study and act) cycles were undertaken in 2023 and 2024

Introduction Delirium is a common presentation in geriatric medicine. Improvement in delirium assessment and management should improve identification of these patients and improve their outcomes. This Quality Improvement Project, completed by a group of Health Care for Older People (HCOP) resident doctors, aimed to improve delirium assessment and management for patients admitted to the five HCOP wards at Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield. Methods Patients with documented confusion were selected and delirium assessment/management was compared to current NICE Guidance. This included whether

Introduction People living with dementia (PLWD) take five more medications on average than those without dementia. This can increase the risk of medication-related harm, defined as any negative outcome, harm or injury caused by taking a medication. The aim of this systematic review was to identify studies that reported the prevalence of medication-related harm in PLWD and to assess its impact by evaluating various outcomes. Methods Twelve databases were searched from date of inception to April 2023. Papers published in English, reporting on the prevalence and/or adverse outcomes of medication

Background: Older adults with multimorbidity are prescribed medicines to manage chronic conditions. Some of these cause anticholinergic side effects which can lead to falls. Introduction: This work originated from the West Yorkshire ACB Task and Finish Group and involved pharmacists in secondary and primary care working collaboratively. The aims were: To raise awareness of ACB across all sectors. To calculate the ACB scores for patients admitted with falls on acute older patient admission wards in two hospitals and refer to primary care for review on discharge if the score is 3 or more

Abstract Content - Background/purpose: To prepare future physicians to care for a growing aging population, the Canadian Geriatrics Society (CGS) Education Committee formed a working group in 2019 to update the 2009 Core Competencies in the Care of Older Persons for Canadian Medical Students. The goal is to assist medical educators with developing relevant undergraduate medical curriculum. Methods: The working group chose 5Ms model and canMEDs framework to develop the competencies. A modified Delphi process was used. National participants were recruited and three rounds of Delphi surveys were

Background: The NHS Long Term plan calls for change to deliver proactive community frailty care1. Proactive frailty case-finding outside traditional healthcare settings should be explored2. Aims: To pilot test proactive frailty screening at a community event. Methods: GSTT Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy department hosted a community day in a deprived area of Lambeth, London. Waiting list residents were invited for a café-style assessment. Stalls were available to meet wider needs including finances, wellbeing, Ageing Well and others. Ageing Well (Consultant Geriatrician & Geriatrics trainee)

Background: The incidence of falls is a major public health issue with one- third of older people falling annually. Consequently, there are many interventions available to prevent falls such as education and exercise training. However, their effectiveness at reducing fall prevalence is minimal due to low adherence, especially amongst ethnic minority groups. There is currently a paucity of research in this area particularly among older adults from ethnic minority groups. Aims: This systematic review aims to identify the main facilitators and barriers to the uptake of fall prevention programs in

Care of the elderly simulation-based teaching for the multidisciplinary team Introduction Geriatric medicine is inherently complex and requires multi-disciplinary integration. Simulation-based training has been recognised by the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians’ Training Board and the Royal College of Nursing as a method to enhance learning and improve patient outcomes. This project aimed to develop a multi-professional simulation programme within care of the elderly to mimic the multi-professional clinical practice that takes place on geriatric hospital wards. Methods A total of ten half

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition which affects approximately 153,000 people in the United Kingdom (1). It classically involves a triad of bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor alongside other significant motor and non-motor features (2). Delayed or missed medications can result in unpleasant motor and non-motor fluctuations (3). Inappropriate management of patient medication has been shown to result in longer length of stay, delayed recovery, and worse overall outcomes (4). Patients with PD have a high risk of complications peri-operatively with evidence showing

Introduction Chronic insomnia and nocturia are frequently associated, particularly in older adults impacting sleep quality, daytime functioning and quality of life. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of daridorexant in patients with insomnia and comorbid nocturia. Methods This double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-way cross-over study randomised 60 patients aged ≥55 years with chronic insomnia and self-reported nocturia to 4-weeks nightly treatment of daridorexant 50 mg or placebo. This was followed by a 14–21-day washout period, after which patients received the alternate 4-week