research for geriatric and dementia emergency care
Through research, the mission of the Geriatric Emergency care Applied Research (GEAR) network is to generate evidence to improve the emergency care of older adults and those with dementia and other cognitive impairments.
GEAR Announcements
Emergency Department Care Transitions for Patients With Cognitive Impairment
This scoping review examines the literature on care transition interventions for patients with cognitive impairment receiving ED care and what measures of quality transitions are important for older adults with impaired cognition and their care partners
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Optimal Emergency Department Care Practices for Persons Living With Dementia
This scoping review demonstrates the state of research on ED care practices for PLWDs. This review demonstrates that studies of components of ED care and emergency care needs for PLWDs are wide ranging with little depth on any topic.
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