GEDC Resources for Assessment and Management of Delirium, Dementia, Depression and Cognitive Changes in Older Adults in the ED
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC) resource library includes an array of resources for the assessment and management of delirium, dementia, depression and cognitive changes in older adults in the emergency department (ED).
GEDC is a nationwide collaborative dedicated to improving the quality of care for older people in emergency departments. Recent clinical resources relating to delirium, dementia, depression and cognitive changes in older adults include:
- Dementia Research in ED Settings: podcast, May 17, 2023
In this GEMCast episode, Christina Shenvi is joined by Chris Carpenter to discuss how GEAR 2.0-ADC identified and prioritized research gaps in emergency care for persons living with dementia and their care partners. - Geriatric Depression Screening and Chief Complaint: What is the Risk for 30- and 90-day Readmission?: JGEM paper, Volume 4, Issue 1, April 11, 2023. Eric James, BA, BS, et al.
- Patterns of care partner communication for persons living with dementia in the emergency department: JGEM paper, Volume 3, Issue 4, March 2, 2023. Adrian D. Haimovich, MD, PhD, et al.
- Dead End: Challenges in Healthcare Delivery to Older Adults with History of Dementia and Incarceration A Case Report: JGEM brief report, Volume 3, Issue 4, December 23, 2022. Shruti Anand, MD, et al.
- Brain Health in the ED Educational Videos: November 3, 2022. Educational videos on delirium in the ED and on dementia in the ED provide insights into challenges with delirium and dementia and how to provide better care for older adults in the ED.
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