Enhancing emergency department triage for older patients: a prospective study on the integration of the identification of seniors at risk

Enhancing emergency department triage for older patients: a prospective study on the integration of the identification of seniors at risk

Abstract Background Older adults are a growing demographic in emergency departments (EDs) worldwide, yet traditional triage systems often fail to account for their unique risks, leading to under-triage and adverse outcomes. The Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) tool offers a pragmatic approac...

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Main Authors: Lanxin Ouyang, Shuzhen Yu, Ziwei Hu, Yin Lin, Di Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Emergency department triage
Older patients
Risk stratification
Geriatric emergency care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-025-01253-5
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