Care Transition Decisions After a Fall-related Emergency Department Visit: A Qualitative Study of Patients' and Caregivers' Experiences.
Cameron J GettelKelsey HayesRenee R ShieldKate M GuthrieElizabeth M GoldbergPublished in: Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (2020)
Older adults presenting to the ED after a fall report physical limitations and a prominent fear of falling after their injury. Caregivers play a vital role in securing the home environment; the SNF placement decision-making process; and navigating the transition of care between the ED, SNF, and outpatient visits after a fall. Clinicians should anticipate and address feelings of isolation, changes in mobility, and fear of falling in older adults seeking ED care after a fall.
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