Is There Evidence of an Association Between Acute Health Care Utilization and Function in Older Adults Over Time? A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Mairead ConneelySiobhán LeahyDominic TrépelKatie RobinsonFiona BolandFrank MoriartyRose Galvin

Published in: Innovation in aging (2022)

This paper supports previous research that acute health care events, specifically ED usage, are associated with reduced function for older adults as assessed by TUG at follow-up. No associations were observed for grip strength, ADL, or IADL. Further research is required in this area, exploring ED visits and the possible benefits of evaluating older adults at this stage.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
liver failure
emergency department
respiratory failure
drug induced
aortic dissection
hepatitis b virus
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation