Elderly People’s Access to Emergency Departments during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a Large Population-Based Study in Italy

Elderly People’s Access to Emergency Departments during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a Large Population-Based Study in Italy

Across the world, people have avoided seeking medical attention during the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a marked reduction in emergency department (ED) visits. This retrospective cohort study examines in detail how the present pandemic affects ED use by the elderly. The regional database on ED...

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Main Authors: Andrea Bardin, Alessandra Buja, Claudio Barbiellini Amidei, Matteo Paganini, Andrea Favaro, Mario Saia, Vincenzo Baldo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
emergency department
pandemic
health care services
lockdown
COVID-19
elderly population
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/23/5563

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