Telephone follow-up by nurse practitioners of geriatric patients discharged from the emergency department after traumatic injury

Geriatric patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with a traumatic injury are potentially in a vulnerable condition after ED discharge: a new injury may mark the beginning of a difficult recovery and functional decline. [1 –4] Older individuals often face multiple somatic, psychological, social and/or functional challenges that increase their risk for adverse outcomes following discharge. These adverse outcomes include a higher likelihood of functional decline, new unplanned ED visits, nursing home placement, and mo rtality.

Source: Injury - December 29, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: J.W. Schuitenmaker, T.E. Argillander, M.E. Bakker, M.H. Sandel, M.M.S. Zwartsenburg Source Type: research