Ambulance responses to older adults who have fallen: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaf228
Abstract: Abstract Background Approximately 10% of emergency ambulance calls are for adults, 65 years and older, who have fallen. Structured management of this group could improve outcomes and cost-effectiveness. This review sought to synthesise evidence for… read more here.
Keywords: ambulance responses; review; responses older; ambulance ... See more keywords
Registered Nurses’ and nurse assistants’ responses to older persons’ expressions of emotional needs in home care
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DOI: 10.1111/jan.13356
Abstract: AIM This study aims to explore nurse assistants' and Registered Nurses' responses to older persons' expressions of emotional needs during home care visits. BACKGROUND Communication is a central aspect of care. Older persons might express… read more here.
Keywords: older persons; nursing staff; home care; responses older ... See more keywords
Emergency Medical Service Responses for Older Adults: A Retrospective Observational Study Comparing Nursing Homes and the Community
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13212806
Abstract: Background: Older adults (≥65 years) account for a substantial share of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) activations, yet differences between nursing homes (NHs) and the community are insufficiently defined. This study aimed to compare EMS responses… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; responses older; community patients; community ... See more keywords