The area of expertise of geriatrics is the care and rehabilitation of older patients. Instead of focusing on a single disease, it is necessary to take into account aging related changes, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, functional capacity, psychological and social factors, as well as geriatric syndromes, such as dementia, frailty and falls.
The geriatrics research group examines how these factors affect the care of older patients and the outcomes of treatment in different environments. The aim is to examine the treatment of long-term and acute diseases of older patients, the effectiveness of treatment and its quality from the perspective of both the patient and the healthcare system.
The research focuses on neurodegenerative disorders, frailty and the care of older cancer patients. Important perspectives in all focus areas are the use of medications, functional capacity and comprehensive geriatric assessment.
Leader
Hanna-Maria Roitto
Associate Professor, geriatria
Hanna-Maria Roitto