The geriatric emergency literature 2020: COVID and beyond.
Am J Emerg Med
; 44: 177-183, 2021 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1198569
ABSTRACT
Older adults are a rapidly growing patient population with unique characteristics and health considerations. Over the past few years, emergency physicians have started to recognize the complexities and importance of Geriatric Emergency Medicine. Several noteworthy elements of their healthcare were brought to the forefront of emergency medicine because this especially vulnerable patient population was disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Clinical topics such as delirium, telehealth, end-of-life care, and elder abuse came into focus; select relevant articles are reviewed. We also highlight equally notable literature which address clinically challenging topics, such as hip fractures and syncope. Finally, articles about improving the experience of and decreasing recidivism in geriatric emergency department patients are reviewed. In short, this review article summarizes geriatric emergency medicine literature that can help you improve your practice while caring for older adults.
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Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Emergency Medicine
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Geriatrics
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Emerg Med
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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