Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
European Geriatric Medicine, cilt.15, sa.5, ss.1267-1275, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the geriatric emergency department policies specified in the geriatric emergency department (GED) guideline in the emergency departments serving in our country, how much of the recommendations on procedures and workflow are implemented and to identify the challenges that may be encountered during the development of GEDs and to provide recommendations for their development and implementation. Findings: It has been determined that the compliance of emergency departments in Turkey with the criteria specified in the geriatric emergency department guidelines is inadequate. Message: For older patients, who make up an important part of emergency department admissions, making emergency departments suitable in terms of geriatrics-friendly protocols, equipment and physical environment is of great importance for both our country and all countries of the world in meeting the complex care needs of the older people.