Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Rapid emergency department intervention for older people reduces risk of functional decline: results of a multicenter randomized trial.
To determine the effectiveness of a two-stage (screening and nursing assessment) intervention for older patients in the emergency department (ED) who are at increased risk of functional decline and other adverse outcomes. ⋯ A two-stage ED intervention, consisting of screening with the ISAR tool followed by a brief, standardized nursing assessment and referral to primary and home care services, significantly reduced the rate of subsequent functional decline.