Decision support-tools for early detection of infection in older people (aged> 65 years): a scoping review

Decision support-tools for early detection of infection in older people (aged> 65 years): a scoping review

Abstract Background Infection is more frequent, and serious in people aged > 65 as they experience non-specific signs and symptoms delaying diagnosis and prompt treatment. Monitoring signs and symptoms using decision support tools (DST) is one approach that could help improve early detection ensu...

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Main Authors: Olga Masot, Anna Cox, Freda Mold, Märtha Sund-Levander, Pia Tingström, Geertien Christelle Boersema, Teresa Botigué, Julie Daltrey, Karen Hughes, Christopher B. Mayhorn, Amy Montgomery, Judy Mullan, Nicola Carey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Decision support tools
Detection
Signs and symptoms
Infection
Older adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03218-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03218-w

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