Experiences of an Emergency Department Visit Among Older Adults and Their Families: Qualitative Findings From a Mixed-Methods Study

Background: Emergency department (ED) visits are critical events for older adults, but little is known regarding their experiences, particularly about their physical needs, the involvement of accompanying family members, and the transition back to the community. Objective: To explore experiences of...

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Main Authors: Deniz Cetin-Sahin MD, MSc, Francine Ducharme RN, PhD, Jane McCusker MD, DrPH, Nathalie Veillette OT, PhD, Sylvie Cossette RN, PhD, T. T. Minh Vu MD, Alain Vadeboncoeur MD, Paul-André Lachance MD, MA, Rick Mah MD, Simon Berthelot MD, MSc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Patient Experience
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2374373519837238