The Temporal Trend in the Transfer of Older Adults to the Emergency Department for Traumatic Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis According to Their Place of Residence
The objective of this study was to evaluate the temporal changes in the use of EDs by older individuals for traumatic injuries, characterize their trauma, and specify the mode of transport to the ED according to their place of residence (community-dwelling or nursing home resident).
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Xavier Dubucs, Philipe de Souto Barreto, Clarisse Laffon de Mazieres, Dominique Lauque, Olivier Azema, Sandrine Charpentier, Yves Rolland Tags: Original Study Source Type: research