Multidimensional frailty in elderly emergency department patients: unveiling the prevalence and significance of social frailty.
Yu-Chieh TsaiEdward Pei-Chuan HuangChien-Hua HuangYa-Mei ChenPublished in: CJEM (2024)
This research reveals high physical, psychological, and social frailty among older ED patients, especially noting social frailty's prevalence. It highlights the importance for emergency care to adopt holistic care strategies that address older adults' multifaceted health challenges, suggesting a paradigm shift in current healthcare practices to better cater to the multifaceted needs of this vulnerable population.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- emergency department
- end stage renal disease
- mental health
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- public health
- chronic kidney disease
- community dwelling
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- health information
- risk assessment
- pain management
- chronic pain
- quality improvement
- depressive symptoms
- middle aged
- emergency medical