Multicenter Study of Case Finding in Elderly Emergency Department Patients

199560 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Elaine W. Rousseau · University of Arizona

Teresita M. Hogan · Resurrection Medical Center

Norman Kalbfleisch · Oregon Health & Science University

Abstract

A brief comprehensive case-finding program for functional, cognitive, and social impairment among elderly ED patients is feasible. The screening uncovered a significant amount of morbidity among older patients visiting EDs.

Topics & Keywords

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Chronic Disease Management Strategies Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Academic Emergency Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 8, pp. 729-734

DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.1995.tb03626.x

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