Emergency department communication with diverse caregivers and persons living with dementia: A qualitative study.

Anita N CharyNorvin HernandezAna Paulina RiveraIlianna SantangeloChristine RitchieKei OuchiShan W LiuAanand D NaikMaura Kennedy

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)

Language barriers amplify the higher intensity care needed by PLWD in the ED. Strategies should be developed for communicating with PLWD and caregivers about what matters most in their ED care.

Keyphrases

emergency department
palliative care
healthcare
quality improvement
mild cognitive impairment
autism spectrum disorder
cognitive impairment
high intensity
chronic pain