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Socio-demographic differences in the frequent use of emergency department care by older persons: a population-based study in Stockholm County.

Megan DohenyJanne AgerholmNicola OrsiniPär SchönBo Burström
Published in: BMC health services research (2019)
This study observed that ED visits by older persons are driven by a need of care, and those that frequently visit hospital-based EDs are a socially disadvantaged group, which suggests that the organisation of care for older people should be reviewed in order to better meet their needs in other levels of care.
Keyphrases
  • emergency department
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • pain management
  • physical activity
  • affordable care act
  • middle aged
  • adverse drug