Addressing documentation deficiencies in emergency department records: Implications for fall risk assessment and holistic care in older adults
The results highlight deficiencies in documenting critical patient information within ED medical records. These gaps in medical records hinder the effective assessment and management of fall risk in older adults. Therefore, implementing person-centered care (PCC) with a holistic approach along with fall prevention is essential.
Authors
- Kristina Rosengren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3221-2062)
- Ramona Schenell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6991-8798)
- Sara Bergström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1467-0554)
- Hanna Falk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6494-2895)
- Catarina Wallengren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8124-1572)
Institutions
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Emergency Nursing
- Published
- 2025-05-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2025.101617
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00