Trajectories of Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents After a Transfer to the Emergency Department

ConclusionSymptom alleviation in NHRs transferred to ED was better achieved in those with pain, fever or dyspnea rather than in those with confusion, agitation and fatigue. NHRs ’ resilience through the stress of an ED transfer could be predicted by comorbidity and functional abilities, challenged by acute conditions representing various levels of stress intensity, and evaluated on the course of non-specific symptoms. NHRs’ resilience is key to estimate the appropriaten ess of an ED transfer and should facilitate advance care planning regarding NHRs’ hospitalizations.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research