Journal article
Risk of emergency department use among community-dwelling older adults: a review of risk factors and screening methods
Abstract
Growing use of emergency departments (EDs) among community-dwelling older adults represents a challenge for the entire health system and a potential opportunity for improved identification and management among community healthcare providers. Studies have examined risk factors for ED visits among samples of noninstitutionalized older adults. They suggest that need for care characteristics are robust risk factors for ED use. Six screening tools …
Authors
Costa AP; Harkness K; Haughton D; Heckman GA; McKelvie RS
Journal
Journal of clinical practice, Vol. 11, No. 6, pp. 763–776
Publisher
OMICS International
Publication Date
12 2014
DOI
10.2217/cpr.14.66
ISSN
2220-3095