A multidisciplinary ED-based fall prevention intervention reduced subsequent ED visits in older adults

Bruce Lo

doi:10.7326/ACPJ202102160-019

A multidisciplinary ED-based fall prevention intervention reduced subsequent ED visits in older adults

Ann Intern Med. 2021 Feb;174(2):JC19. doi: 10.7326/ACPJ202102160-019. Epub 2021 Feb 2.

Author

Bruce Lo¹

Affiliation

¹ Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia USA (B.L.).

PMID: 33524284
DOI: 10.7326/ACPJ202102160-019

Abstract

Goldberg EM, Marks SJ, Resnik LJ, et al. Can an emergency department-initiated intervention prevent subsequent falls and health care use in older adults? A randomized controlled trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;76:739-50. 32854965.

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MeSH terms

Accidental Falls* / prevention & control
Aged
Delivery of Health Care
Emergency Medical Services*
Emergency Service, Hospital
Humans