Translation of the geriatric emergency department intervention into other emergency departments: a post implementation evaluation of outcomes for older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing numbers of older adults with complex health deficits presenting to emergency departments has prompted the development of innovative models of care. One such model designed to reduce poor outcomes associated with acute healthcare, is the Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention. This intervention is a nurse-led, physician-championed, Emergency Department intervention that improves the health outcomes for frail older adults in the emergency department.

Methods

This quantitative cohort study aimed to evaluate the healthcare outcomes and costs associated with the implementation of the Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) for adults aged 70 years and over at two hospital sites that implemented the model using the integrated-Promoting Action

SUBMITTER: Marsden E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8988321 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature