Patterns of ED use and perceptions of the elderly regarding their emergency care: a synthesis of recent research.
Introduction: The research literature reveals that the emergency care rendered to elderly patients may be of poor quality. Research examining elderly patients' ED use and their perceptions of their ED experiences was analyzed and synthesized, revealing gaps in the research and identifying areas for...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Emergency Nursing Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 122 - 127 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Elsevier B.V.
2003 Apr
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