Comparing emergency department use among individuals with varying levels of cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As the population ages, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are becoming increasingly common in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). This study compares the frequency of ED use among a cohort of individuals with well-defined cognitive performance (cognitively intact, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and ADRD).

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study of English-speaking, community-dwelling individuals evaluated at four health system-based multidisciplinary memory clinics from 2014-2016. We obtained demographic and clinical data, including neuropsychological testing results, through chart review and linkage to electronic health record data. We characterized the frequency and quantity of ED use within one year (6 months befor

SUBMITTER: Green RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9059422 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature