Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8944739 | Injury | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
Older falls patients place significant demand on EMS resources in Victoria, Australia, accounting for 9.7% of EMS attendances. Despite high demand, just 3.8% of elderly falls patients received a 'lights and sirens' emergency transport response to hospital. Furthermore, a large number of falls incidents recorded during the study period were repeat falls. Access to alternative pathways of care like GP referral, allied and community health services may benefit this patient group. Development and enrolment into such programs may improve patient outcomes by minimising falls risk and decrease demand on EMS and hospital resources.
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Authors
Shelley Cox, Renee Roggenkamp, Stephen Bernard, Karen Smith,