How Frequently do Older People in Ireland attend the Emergency Department and what Factors influence ED Attendance? A Population-Based Analysis
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Implication
Population-based analysis shows 19% of older adults visited Emergency Departments in one year, suggesting various health factors influence attendance.
Key Points
- Almost one fifth of older people in Ireland attended Emergency Departments for unscheduled care last year.
- Among those, 19% aged 75-79, 20% aged 80-84, and 27% aged 85+, indicating increased demand with age.
- Logistic regression models assessed associations from a longitudinal study involving over 2,300 older adults.
- Addressing older people's needs in Emergency Departments requires a comprehensive geriatric assessment approach.
Cite This Study
Lynch et al. (2025) studied this question.