Coursework - Geriatrics


 

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Adjunctive osteopathic manipulative treatment in the elderly hospitalized with pneumonia: a pilot study - Noll, et al: J Am Osteopath Assoc, Mar 1999; 99: 143.

Benefits of osteopathic manipulative treatment for hospitalized elderly patients with pneumonia - Noll, et al: J Am Osteopath Assoc, Dec 2000; 100: 776 - 782. [PDF.  This article highlights how OMT can reduce hospital stays, thus reducing complications and cost to the patient]

Effectiveness of a Sham Protocol and Adverse Effects in a Clinical Trial of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Nursing Home Patients
Noll, et al: J Am Osteopath Assoc, Mar 2004; 104: 107 - 113. [PDF]