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Table 1 Presenting complaint as per Manchester Triage System [23]

From: The prevalence of malnutrition and impact on patient outcomes among older adults presenting at an Irish emergency department: a secondary analysis of the OPTI-MEND trial

Before Medical Work-upa

After Medical Work-upb

Limb problems

Chest pain

Falls

Shortness of breath

Unwell adult

Abdominal pain

Back pain

Headache

Urinary problems

 

Ear and facial problems

 
  1. aThe health and social care professional (HSCP) team proactively treated these individuals without prior assessment by a physician bThe HSCP team awaited medical clearance prior to assessment and intervention
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BMC Geriatrics

ISSN: 1471-2318

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