Marian E. Betz

Screening for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Older Adults in the Emergency Department

To estimate the prevalence of self‐harm, suicidal ideation (SI), and suicide attempts (SA) in older adults in the emergency department (ED), including differences according to age, sex, and race and ethnicity.

Emergency department and outpatient treatment of acute injuries in older adults in the United States: 2009-2010

We sought to describe epidemiological patterns of acute injuries treated in emergency department (ED) and outpatient primary care settings in the United States.

Older Adult Openness to Physician Questioning About Firearms.

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Prospective validation of a screening tool to identify older adults in need of a driving evaluation

To prospectively validate and refine the 5‐item “CRASH” screening tool for identifying older drivers needing a behind‐the‐wheel (BTW) test.

Recruitment of older drivers from primary care clinics for on-road fitness-to-drive testing: results of a pilot study.

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Discussions about driving between older adults and primary care providers

To estimate how many older adults discuss driving with a primary care provider during a calendar year and to describe discussion triggers.