Considerations of Intersectionality for Older Adults with Palliative Care Needs in the Emergency Department: An Integrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

We sought to identify current interventions, research, or non-research evidence that has direct or indirect consideration of intersectionality in the care of older adults in the emergency department (ED). An integrative review informed by Crenshaw's Theory of Intersectionality was conducted in accordance with Whittemore and Knafl's five-stage methodology. A rigorous review process determined appropriateness for inclusion, and articles were analyzed for areas related to direct or indirect relationship to intersectionality.

Recent findings

Older adults aged 60 and above in the United States (US) account for more than 20% of ED visits annually, and half of older adults will visit the ED in their last year of life. There has been a growing focus on adapting the

SUBMITTER: Wright R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10836610 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature