Emergency department falls interventions improve osteoporosis management in frail older adults

Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly and by 2030, around 1 in 4 citizens will be aged 65 and above. Older adults represent 21–40% of emergency department (ED) users and proportionally are the highest users of ED services.

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Published inAnnals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore Vol. 52; no. 6; pp. 327 - 330
Main Authors Rosario, Barbara Helen, Yi-En, Clara Seah, Barrera, Vivian Cantiller, Diraviyam, Balasubramanian, Low, Shou Lin, Lien, Christopher, Wilkinson, Stephen Paul, Tun, Mon Hnin, Koh, Xin Yu, Loi, Foo Chin, Hock, Arron Ang Seng
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore 27.06.2023
Subjects
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Emergency Service, Hospital
Female
Frail Elderly
Humans
Male
Osteoporosis - therapy
Osteoporotic Fractures - prevention & control
Singapore
Singapore
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Summary:Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly and by 2030, around 1 in 4 citizens will be aged 65 and above. Older adults represent 21–40% of emergency department (ED) users and proportionally are the highest users of ED services.
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ISSN:0304-4602
2972-4066
2972-4066
0304-4602
DOI:10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2022400