Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines 2.0
This clinical practice guideline from the Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines 2.0 Writing Team provides actionable recommendations for the risk stratification, detection, and management of older adults with possible delirium in the emergency department. Before the Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines 2.0 Writing Team finalizes these recommendations, comments on clinical content of the draft are being sought as per GRADE methodology and AGREE-II quality recommendations. The 20-page document is followed by over 100 pages detailing the guideline derivation. Here is the link to the document.
This guideline was developed by a team of emergency physicians, geriatricians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and patient representatives. It is not officially affiliated with nor endorsed by any single professional organization and is funded through a National Institute on Aging grant through the Geriatric Emergency care Research Network. Note that this document is a DRAFT NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION.
Please provide your comments through this form below. All comments will be carefully reviewed by the Committee and used to further refine and enhance the draft when evidence supports the changes. Individual reviewer names will not be used in the final document. Comments do not imply endorsement of the document and will be stated as such in the final document.
Please provide comments by April 7, 2025.
For questions, please contact sliu1@mgh.harvard.edu via email. THANK YOU for providing comments.
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