Frequency and predictors of emergency department visits among the oldest old in Finland: the Vitality 90+ Study

Frequency and predictors of emergency department visits among the oldest old in Finland: the Vitality 90+ Study

Abstract Background Emergency department (ED) visits increase with age. However, knowledge about the frequency and drivers of ED visits among the oldest old (90 years and above) is scarce, and neither is it known whether patterns differ between those living at home and in round-the-clock care. As un...

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Main Authors: Sherin Billy Abraham, Jutta Pulkki, Mari Aaltonen, Esa Jämsen, Jani Raitanen, Linda Enroth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Acute care
Emergency medical services
Frequent ED use
Longevity
Round-the-clock care
Community-dwelling
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12923-2
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