Articles: emergency-department.
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Hospital emergency departments (EDs) treat a high proportion of older people, many as a direct consequence of falling. ⋯ A simple, two-item screening tool demonstrated good external validity and accurately discriminated between fallers and non-fallers. This tool could identify high risk individuals who may benefit from onward referral or intervention after ED discharge.
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J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · Nov 2013
Food-induced anaphylaxis among commercially insured US adults: patient concordance with postdischarge care guidelines.
Food-induced anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition that frequently results in emergency department (ED) visits and/or hospitalization. Little information is available on patient compliance with recommended postdischarge anaphylaxis care. ⋯ Concordance with recommended postdischarge anaphylaxis care was low among adults with food-induced anaphylaxis. Within 1 year after discharge, 54% of patients filled an EAI prescription and 22% consulted an allergist/immunologist.
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2013
Association between enhanced access services in pediatric primary care and utilization of emergency departments: a national parent survey.
To measure the prevalence of enhanced access services in pediatric primary care and to assess whether enhanced access services are associated with lower emergency department (ED) utilization. ⋯ The majority of parents report enhanced access to their child's primary care office during office hours, but many parents do not have access or do not know if they have access outside of regular office hours. Extended office hours may be the most effective practice change to reduce ED use. Primary care practices should prioritize the most effective enhanced access services and communicate existing services to families.