The factors impacting sepsis recognition in older adults in non-clinical environments – a scoping review

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

International Emergency Nursing

Publisher

Elsevier

School

School of Nursing and Midwifery

RAS ID

62047

Funders

Commonwealth Government’s Research Training Program/Research Training Scheme / Australian Government

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Horton, A., Flenady, T., & Massey, D. (2023). The factors impacting sepsis recognition in older adults in non-clinical environments – a scoping review. International Emergency Nursing, 70, article 101323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2023.101323

Abstract

Highlights: * Challenges exist in recognising sepsis in the older adult for clinicians and non-clinicians. * Most sepsis in older adults originate in the community non-clinical out of hospital setting. * Understanding the challenges may influence earlier recognition and treatment. * Earlier treatment on presentation to Emergency Departments influence better patient outcomes.

DOI

10.1016/j.ienj.2023.101323

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