What evidence is there for the identification and management of frail older people in the emergency department? A systematic mapping review

• Main Authors: Louise Preston (Author), Duncan Chambers (Author), Fiona Campbell (Author), Anna Cantrell (Author), Janette Turner (Author), Elizabeth Goyder (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Emergency departments (EDs) are facing unprecedented levels of demand. One of the causes of this increased demand is the ageing population. Older people represent a particular challenge to the ED as those older people who are frail will require management that considers their frailty alo...