Physical therapy consultation in the emergency department for older adults with falls: A qualitative study

Physical therapy consultation in the emergency department for older adults with falls: A qualitative study

Abstract Objectives Little is known about current practices in consulting physical therapy (PT) in the emergency department (ED) for older adults with falls, a practice that can reduce fall‐related ED revisits. This qualitative study aimed to understand perspectives of ED staff about ED PT consultat...

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Main Authors: Anita Chary, Elise Brickhouse, Beatrice Torres, Lauren Cameron‐Comasco, Sangil Lee, Brittany Punches, Rachel M. Skains, Aanand D. Naik, Catherine C. Quatman‐Yates, Maura Kennedy, Lauren T. Southerland, Shan Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Subjects:
falls
geriatrics
injury
observation
older adults
physical therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12941
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