Publications by authors named "Abu D Firas"
J Eval Clin Pract
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Older adults in the Emergency Department (ED) often present with nonspecific complaints, which can lead to healthcare workers underestimating their health risks.
- A study examined patients aged 65 and older, focusing on those complaining of weakness, to see if their hospital outcomes varied based on whether they had a specific reason for hospitalization after ED evaluation.
- Results showed that patients without a specific complaint had shorter hospital stays, lower mortality rates, and fewer readmissions, but both groups did not face increased risks of inappropriate treatment or missed diagnoses.
