Emergency department utilisation among older adults-Protocol for a systematic review of determinants...
Emergency department utilisation among older adults-Protocol for a systematic review of determinants and conceptual frameworks
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Older adults aged 65 years and above have a disproportionately higher utilization of emergency healthcare, of which Emergency Department (ED) visits are a key component. They experience higher degree of multimorbidity and mobility issues compared to younger patients, and are consequently more likely to experience a health event which requires an ED...
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Emergency department utilisation among older adults-Protocol for a systematic review of determinants and conceptual frameworks
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2687693684
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2687693684
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0265423
