Background: Falls in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) have a significant impact, often leading to costly and unnecessary emergency department (ED) transfers. This scoping review examined the ED discharge proportions and patient characteristics of RACF residents presenting to the ED following a fall, to identify factors that could reduce unnecessary ED transfers. Methods: The databases […]
Emergency Department Discharges Following Falls in Residential Aged Care Residents: A Scoping Review
Background: Falls in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) have a significant impact, often leading to costly and unnecessary emergency department (ED) transfers. This scoping review examined the ED discharge proportions and patient characteristics of RACF residents presenting to the ED following a fall, to identify factors that could reduce unnecessary ED transfers. Methods: The databases […]
