Impact of COVID-19 state-wide lockdown on older adult presentations to Queensland emergency departments.

Cassanne EcclestonElizabeth MarsdenAlison CraswellAmy Lynn SweenyNaomi HowellMarianne WallisJulia Crillynull null

Published in: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA (2023)

There was a significant decrease in presentation rates to EDs during the COVID-19 state-wide lockdown for the older population, followed by an increase in presentation rates, longer ED LOS, and an increased ED mortality rate, in the post-state-wide lockdown period. It is important to ensure older adults continue to seek appropriate, timely medical care, during a pandemic.

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