Table 5 Description of included primary studies for the comparison geriatric assessment team versus usual care
Study | Participants | Intervention | Comparison | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cavalieri 1993 [11] | 33 residents assigned to the intervention group and 36 residents to the control group in the same nursing home. Mean age: 82 years. | Aimed at identifying potential healthcare outcomes, e.g. reduction of prescription of drugs. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Team: Team of geriatricians and geriatric nurse practitioners. The team evaluated each residents on arrival to the nursing home and was responsible for all medical treatment during the study period. Extent of implementation: Not reported. | Usual care: residents managed by individual physicians without formal training in geriatrics. | Number of drugs prescribed, hospital admissions/use of health care services. |