Abstract
Key Summary PointsAimTo provide an inventory and prioritisation of research questions amongst GEM professionals throughout Europe.FindingsA list of 10 research questions was identified and prioritised.MessageThe list of research questions may serve as guidance for scientists, policymakers and funding bodies in prioritising future research projects.
Highlights
Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) focuses on opportunities to improve outcomes for older people by applying the knowledge and skills required for prevention, diagnosis, and management of urgent care presentations [1, 2]
Ten different professions in the field of GEM were represented in this first survey
After completion of the two stages, a top 10 of high-priority research questions was constituted for the European Research Agenda Emergency Medicine based on the contributions of GEM professionals working throughout Europe
Summary
Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) focuses on opportunities to improve outcomes for older people by applying the knowledge and skills required for prevention, diagnosis, and management of urgent care presentations [1, 2]. Providing care for older people is complex, since often. The knowledge gap caused by lack of scientific evidence in this patient group hinders care professionals in the field of GEM in providing older patients with appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions [4]. Evidence regarding optimal care for the vulnerable older population is lacking, and it is still unclear which research topics have the most added value in the improvement of GEM and which should be prioritised above others [1, 5]
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