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Emergency Care Of An Older Adult With Complex Care Needs, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Himika Dalia, Michelle Dietz
Emergency Care Of An Older Adult With Complex Care Needs, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Himika Dalia, Michelle Dietz
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
In this case report, we demonstrate the application of a stepwise guiding approach for older adults with complex care needs who present to the emergency department. It also highlights the challenges encountered during the implementation of these principles, and sheds light on the factors affecting the management of complex older populations. This case report emphasizes the pressing need for the development of a standardized protocol tailored to emergency physicians, addressing the unique needs of complex-multimorbid older adults, and overcoming the system barriers in emergency care.
Best Practices In The Care Of Older Adults During An Unplanned Acute Observation Stay, Jonny Macias Tejada, Michael Malone
Best Practices In The Care Of Older Adults During An Unplanned Acute Observation Stay, Jonny Macias Tejada, Michael Malone
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
No abstract provided.
The Interrai Ed Tool For Screening Older Patients In The Emergency Department: “What Am I Supposed To Do With This?”, Michael L. Malone
The Interrai Ed Tool For Screening Older Patients In The Emergency Department: “What Am I Supposed To Do With This?”, Michael L. Malone
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
not applicable for Collective Wisdom/ Editorial per JGEM author guidelines.
An Inflection Point To Improve Emergency Care For Older Adults, Jonny Macias Tejada, Michael Malone, Kevin Biese
An Inflection Point To Improve Emergency Care For Older Adults, Jonny Macias Tejada, Michael Malone, Kevin Biese
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
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Geriatric Emergency Departments As Laboratories For Innovation, Brian W. Patterson, Manish N. Shah
Geriatric Emergency Departments As Laboratories For Innovation, Brian W. Patterson, Manish N. Shah
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
n/a for editorial
Using The 4m Model To Screen Geriatric Patients In The Emergency Department, Martinus Megalla, Roopa Avula, Christopher Manners, Portia Chinnery, Lindsey Perrella, Douglas Finefrock
Using The 4m Model To Screen Geriatric Patients In The Emergency Department, Martinus Megalla, Roopa Avula, Christopher Manners, Portia Chinnery, Lindsey Perrella, Douglas Finefrock
Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Several models of specialized geriatric care in the Emergency Department (ED) have been developed since the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) began accrediting geriatric EDs in 2018. There is considerable variability in terms of both design and efficacy in regard to screening older patients in the ED and determining proper interventions The John A. Hartford Foundation and Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) have developed the 4M Model for Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems which aims to provide high quality care to older patients by addressing four critical elements: Mentation, Mobility, Medication, What Matters. This article describes a screening tool for …