Social Disconnection Among Older Adults Receiving Care in the Emergency Department

Introduction: Social disconnection is a public health problem in older adults, as it can lead to decreased quality of life for this population. This study describes the prevalence of social disconnection and patient interest in social resources to address social disconnection among older adults rece...

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Main Authors: Deepika Kandasamy, Timothy F. Platts-Mills, Manish N. Shah, Kim A. Van Orden, Marian E. Betz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2018-10-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7jx2x0x7