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View article: Outcomes of Physical and Occupational Therapy Evaluation in the Emergency Department for Older Adults With Falls: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort
Outcomes of Physical and Occupational Therapy Evaluation in the Emergency Department for Older Adults With Falls: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Open
View article: Long-term outcomes of older adults with acute COVID-19 following inpatient geriatric rehabilitation: a prospective cohort study from the Republic of Ireland
Long-term outcomes of older adults with acute COVID-19 following inpatient geriatric rehabilitation: a prospective cohort study from the Republic of Ireland Open
View article: Post-COVID-19 patients in geriatric rehabilitation substantially recover in daily functioning and quality of life
Post-COVID-19 patients in geriatric rehabilitation substantially recover in daily functioning and quality of life Open
Background After an acute infection, older persons may benefit from geriatric rehabilitation (GR). Objectives This study describes the recovery trajectories of post-COVID-19 patients undergoing GR and explores whether frailty is associated…
View article: Core requirements of frailty screening in the emergency department: an international Delphi consensus study
Core requirements of frailty screening in the emergency department: an international Delphi consensus study Open
Introduction Frailty is associated with adverse outcomes among patients attending emergency departments (EDs). While multiple frailty screens are available, little is known about which variables are important to incorporate and how best to…
View article: Determining the Acceptability and Feasibility of an Emergency Department Virtual Observation Unit Fall Prevention Program : A Quasi-Experimental Study
Determining the Acceptability and Feasibility of an Emergency Department Virtual Observation Unit Fall Prevention Program : A Quasi-Experimental Study Open
Background A third of all community dwellers aged 65 and above fall each year (1); therefore, one of the most common reasons for older adults to present to an Emergency Department (ED). To prevent recurrent falls, EDs should implement prog…
View article: Multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation for older adults with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and process outcomes
Multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation for older adults with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and process outcomes Open
View article: 253 DELIRIUM IDENTIFICATION AT INITIAL TRIAGE IN AN IRISH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SETTING
253 DELIRIUM IDENTIFICATION AT INITIAL TRIAGE IN AN IRISH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SETTING Open
Background Over 10% of older adults are affected by delirium on presentation to Emergency Departments (ED), with many more developing it during a prolonged ED stay. Early detection is key to delirium management, but the diagnosis is often …
View article: Implementing delirium screening in the emergency department: a quality improvement project
Implementing delirium screening in the emergency department: a quality improvement project Open
Introduction Delirium is a serious medical condition that is common in older adults in acute settings. Clinical practice guidelines recommend that all older patients in acute care settings should be screened for delirium using standardised…
View article: 147 ‘CHAMPIONING CONTINENCE’—ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONTINENCE PROMOTION WORKING GROUP IN AN ACUTE TEACHING HOSPITAL
147 ‘CHAMPIONING CONTINENCE’—ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONTINENCE PROMOTION WORKING GROUP IN AN ACUTE TEACHING HOSPITAL Open
Background In line with the National Frailty Programme1, patients over the age of 75 admitted to hospital should have a comprehensive geriatric assessment including the assessment of current continence status and any history of incontinenc…