"The stay here is, of course, not appropriate for an old person": the perspective of healthcare prov...
"The stay here is, of course, not appropriate for an old person": the perspective of healthcare providers on older patients in the emergency department
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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In aging societies, emergency departments (ED) face an increasing number of older, geriatric patients. Research shows that older emergency patients have a greater burden of comorbidities and a higher risk of adverse events. It has been questioned whether contemporary ED structures can meet the specific needs and characteristics of older patients. L...
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"The stay here is, of course, not appropriate for an old person": the perspective of healthcare providers on older patients in the emergency department
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_c51d06a066134d2f80d5ba8806f4a939
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_c51d06a066134d2f80d5ba8806f4a939
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1471-2318
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1471-2318
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10.1186/s12877-024-05429-9
