Exploring the needs and preferences of older trauma patients: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma in older people is emerging as a major health issue, with falls being the most common cause. Despite existing guidelines for trauma care of older populations, uptake is limited, and undertreatment persists. This study aimed to understand the needs and preferences of older people and their families from health systems following traumatic injuries and define the key components of a preferred trauma care model offered by health services for older populations.

Methods

This research adopted participatory design principles, engaging older people and their families, who had interacted with local healthcare services, to participate in a workshop which included structured activities and questions designed to facilitate discussion of the participants' experiences of

SUBMITTER: Williams J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12751472 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature