Models of care for frail older persons who present to the emergency department: a scoping review protocol

Abstract Background People aged ≥ 65 years comprise around 1 in 5 emergency department (ED) presentations. Many of these presentations occur due to complications associated with chronic diseases and frailty. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of available research regarding mo...

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Main Authors: Ya-Ling Huang, Megan McGonagle, Rebecca Shaw, Julie Eastham, Nemat Alsaba, Julia Crilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01534-z