New ED protocol aims to better care for older patients at risk of falls and delirium
NCT ID NCT04068311
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a two-step process to improve care for older adults in the emergency department. First, quick screening tests for fall risk, delirium, and frailty were used. Patients with concerning results were then placed in an observation unit for a full team assessment by geriatric specialists. The goal was to see if this approach could be put into practice and whether it improved patients' quality of life and daily function 90 days later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Geriatric screening tools and multidisciplinary assessment protocol
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help emergency departments better identify and address fall risk, delirium, and frailty in older patients, potentially improving their quality of life and independence.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It tests whether a new care process can be put into practice, not whether it directly improves health. Results may not apply to all hospitals.
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States