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The geriatric emergency literature 2019
Danya Khoujah1, Nicole Cimino-Fiallos1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|August 3, 2020
Summary
This review highlights critical 2019 research in Geriatric Emergency Medicine, focusing on effective evaluation tools, pain management, and care goals for the growing elderly population in emergency departments.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- The elderly population is rapidly growing.
- Older patients present complex medical and social needs.
- Geriatric Emergency Medicine requires dedicated research and innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review critical emergency medicine articles from 2019 relevant to geriatric care.
- To identify key research areas in Geriatric Emergency Medicine.
- To inform emergency practitioners on best practices for older patients.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of emergency medicine literature published in 2019.
- Focus on articles concerning the older patient population.
- Selection of studies deemed critical for geriatric emergency medicine practice.
Main Results:
- Research areas include geriatric evaluation tools, pain management strategies, and goals of care.
- Identified studies address the unique challenges faced by elderly patients in the Emergency Department.
- The review synthesizes findings crucial for advancing Geriatric Emergency Medicine.
Conclusions:
- Geriatric Emergency Medicine is a vital and evolving field.
- Continued research is essential to meet the needs of the aging demographic.
- The reviewed 2019 articles provide a foundation for current geriatric emergency care practices.
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