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GAPcare (Geriatric Acute & Post-acute Care Coordination Program for Fall Prevention) is an early stage investigation that surveys older adults who present to the Emergency Department for any illness to determine the feasibility of an Emergency Department (ED)-based multidisciplinary intervention for preventing recurrent falls in older adults. In this observational study, older adults will be approached during routine clinical care in the ED and asked about prior falls, prior experiences having falls treated in the inpatient and outpatient setting, and the investigators will solicit feedback on potential improvement to care in the ED setting for falls.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure: Fall | Other | Participants will be asked about prior falls |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility of enrollment | The investigators will assess the number of patients who were screened and enrolled at the study site | at study enrollment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Type of preventative services offered after a prior fall | Participant will be asked what services they were provided after prior falls. | at study enrollment |
| Satisfaction with prior Emergency Department evaluations after a fall using a likert scale |
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Study inclusion criteria for GAPcare
Exclusion criteria
• Unable to give informed consent due to intoxication or altered mental status
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Older adults presenting to the Emergency Department at Rhode Island Hospital for any indication
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth M Goldberg, MD | Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | Rhode Island | 02903 | United States |
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Participant will be asked about their satisfaction with prior fall assessments in the ED.
| at study enrollment |
| Feedback on prior fall evaluations | Participants will give free-text feedback on their perception of the quality of prior outpatient and inpatient fall care | at study enrollment |