Outcomes of Patients Over 75 Years of Age Who Consulted the Emergency Department for a Medical Problem
Recruiting
Observational Study
Acute Medical Problem
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 75 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 2,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · Other
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About This Trial
The increasing activity of emergency departments, coupled with a decrease in the number of hospital beds, is leading to operational changes, of which the Short-Stay Unit (UHCD) is one example. Initially designed for stays of less than 24 hours, it now finds itself providing supplementary hospitalization for downstream services, which is detrimental to the most vulnerable elderly patients.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient aged ≥ 75 years
* Patient admitted to the Strasbourg Emergency Department (Hautepierre and NHC) during 2019 for an acute medical problem
* Patient with an indication for hospitalization in a conventional medical ward
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient who died during thei…
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