Older people and emergency care – Current issues

Emergency Departments play an increasingly prominent part in the health experience of many people as they age. One of the most obvious reasons is falls, which increase in incidence from approximately 1 in 3 people aged over 65 years to 1 in 2 people aged over 80 expereinces a fall. It is not surprising that falls are the leading cause of ambulance call-outs for people in these age groups. However, it is worth noting that the rate of admissions for those aged 85 are not increasing disproportionately compared with other age bands.
Source: International Emergency Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research