Systematic review reveals improved outcomes in geriatric assessments at emergency department observation units, suggesting benefits for care delivery.
Geriatric-centred EDOUs utilise a variety of designs to provide early access to CGA for patients admitted to EDs and demonstrate the potential to improve patient outcomes. Future studies should also consider evaluating patient-reported outcomes and the cost-effectiveness of running Geri-EDOUs.
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