| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5651676 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Although not as debilitating as an acute hospitalization, illnesses and injuries leading to an ED visit without hospitalization were associated with a clinically meaningful decline in functional status during the following 6 months, suggesting that the period after an ED visit represents a vulnerable time for community-living older persons.
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Authors
Justine M. MD, William MD, MHS, Ling MD, PhD, Linda MPH, Heather G. PhD, Thomas M. MD,