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Qualitative Study Reveals Patient Perspectives on Automated Falls-Risk Screening in Emergency Departments

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18 June 2026

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Completed qualitative study reveals patient perspectives on automated falls-risk screening in emergency departments. Research examined experiences of 10 older adults with novel electronic health record-based screening system and referral processes.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

References

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