[Characteristics of older versus younger emergency patients : Analysis of over 356,000 visits from the AKTIN German emergency department data registry].

ABSTRACT:

Background

This nationwide study aims to analyze age-specific differences and characteristics of emergency patients with a special focus on older patients.

Method

In 2019, data were obtained from 11 emergency departments (EDs), all part of the German Emergency Department Data (AKTIN) registry. All patients 18 years and older visiting the EDs were included. In addition to demographic data, variables such as referral, type of transport, primary assessment, diagnoses, length of stay and type of transfer were recorded and compared by age group and specifically by younger (18-64 years) and older patients (65+ years).

Results

Data from 356,354 patients (39.1% were aged 65+ years) were included. Compared to younger patients, older ED patients were more likely to be accompani

SUBMITTER: Langhoop K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803396 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature