Factors associated with frequent use of emergency-department services in a geriatric population: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frequent geriatric users of emergency departments (EDs) constitute a small group of individuals accounting for a disproportionately high number of ED visits. In addition to overcrowding, this situation might result in a less appropriate response to health needs and negative health impacts. Geriatric patients turn to EDs for a variety of reasons. A better understanding of the variables associated with frequent ED use will help implement interventions best suited for their needs.

Objective

This review aimed at identifying variables associated with frequent ED use by older adults.

Methods

For this systematic review, we searched Medline, CINAHL, Healthstar, and PsyINFO (before June 2018). Articles written in English or French meeting these criteria were include

SUBMITTER: Dufour I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6610907 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature