Screening Tools for Older Adults in the Emergency Care Setting Topic Brief-Screening Tools for Older Adults in the Emergency Care Setting Topic Brief

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This document provides an overview of screening tools for older adults in the emergency care setting. It discusses the high prevalence of chronic diseases among older adults and the need for individualized treatment plans and discharge planning. The document highlights the importance of emergency nurses in assessing and identifying the needs of older adult patients. It also provides a list of validated screening tools for assessing the physical, social, and emotional needs of older adults in the emergency care setting.<br /><br />The document discusses the growing population of older adults in the United States and the implications for emergency departments. It emphasizes the need for age-specific care and the importance of screening for conditions and needs that are prevalent in the older adult population. The document provides a list of screening tools for conditions such as dementia, delirium, falls, inadequate pain management, palliative care, medication awareness, and ED readmission.<br /><br />The document also provides information on the reliability and validity of the screening tools and their limitations. It includes links to resources for each specific assessment/screening tool. The document concludes by discussing the role of emergency nurses in advocating for safe practice and safe care for older adults and the need for policy and system-level changes to better identify and treat at-risk older adults.

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