The factors impacting sepsis recognition in older adults in non-clinical environments – a scoping review
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.
RAS ID
62047
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2023
Funding Information
Commonwealth Government’s Research Training Program/Research Training Scheme / Australian Government
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Elsevier
Comments
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