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September 10, 2025Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyOpen Access

Drivers of Frequent Emergency Department Use in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

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ACAnita CharyMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterABAnnika BhanankerMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterMSMichelle SuhBrown University

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Implication

Qualitative study identifies healthcare access and medical complexity as drivers of ED visits in socioeconomically disadvantaged older adults, highlighting urgent intervention needs.

Key Points

  • Medical complexity was a primary driver of frequent ED use among socioeconomically disadvantaged older adults, overshadowing social health needs.
  • Sixty percent of participants reported health-related social needs, yet they rarely cited these as main reasons for their ED visits.
  • Interviews with 68 older adults (60+) revealed six distinct profiles of patients with frequent ED use, emphasizing varying healthcare access challenges.
  • Innovative approaches to improve outpatient care and alternatives to ED visits are crucial for addressing the needs of this population.

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Chary et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a13354b1d3bfb60dc60dhttps://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19616
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