Gait Disorders in the Elderly
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Sponsor:
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id:
21800
Date Posted:
12/10/2014
Date Reviewed/Updated
for Clinical Accuracy:
12/10/2014
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Abstract:
This educational modules teaches learners how to recognize normal patterns of gait in the elderly and discuss various geriatric gait disorders. There is a quiz at the end of the module.
Educational objectives:
After reviewing the module, learners should be able to:
1) observe and assess gait disorders in the elderly.
2) classify and describe gait disorders in the elderly.
3) know when to refer for more specialized care.
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
Authors: Richard B. Dewey, Jr., MD; Shilpa Chitnis, MD; Cherian Abraham Karunapuzha, MD
Geriatrician: Amit Shah, MD
Medical Illustrator: Lindsay Oksenberg, MA
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Intended learner audience:
Geriatric Competencies:
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Estimated time to complete:
45 minutes
Resident Level Competencies:
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
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Suggested Citation:
Gait Disorders in the Elderly. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2014 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/21800
Comments
This is a wonderful module on gait disorders. It is comprehensive and the videos of the different gait disorders are well done. For the past few years I have used this as an optional training module for a second year medical student clinical skills session on Falls and Fall Risk Assessment.
Rose van Zuilen, PhD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine