Rapid emergency department intervention for older people reduces risk of functional decline: results of a multicenter randomized trial

Article Abstract:

The article supports a two-stage intervention for elderly patients within an emergency medical service setting. The intervention, involving screening and nursing evaluation, has been found to significantly decrease the rate of the patients' subsequent functional decline. Data were obtained from subjects 65 years of age and older, with one- and four-month follow-ups.

Canada, Statistical Data Included, Management, Emergency medical services, Health risk assessment

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Does delirium increase hospital stay?

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to assess the effects of prevalent delirium, and incident delirium on the length of hospital stay in older patients. The results suggest that incident delirium more than prevalent delirium is an important predictor of longer hospital stay.

United States, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Hospitalization, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Hospital care, Delirium

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The identification of seniors at risk screening tool: further evidence of concurrent and predictive validity

Article Abstract:

The validity of the Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) screening tool is evaluated. The ISAR scale is acceptable to excellent concurrent and predictive validity for a variety of outcomes.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Medical examination

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