The Reasons of Apply to the Emergency Department By Priority 3 (Green Tags) Coded Patients and the Effects on the Intensity of the Emergency Department
Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows v18 software and p
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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: In this study, it is aimed to reach some information that will prepare the ground for the establishment of emergency service database.
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Key Findings & Data:Seven closed-ended questions were asked for the analysis of patients’ demographics and 15 closed-ended questions to determine the reasons of ED (green tag) applicant.
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Conclusion & Impact:Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows v18 software and p
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Objective: In this study, it is aimed to reach some information that will prepare the ground for the establishment of emergency service database. The urgency and appropriateness of the applications were evaluated for determining the possible rush hours of the emergency department (ED) and planning the workforce; the reasons and times of the inappropriate applications were determined and the measures to be taken to prevent them were discussed. Methods: This study was prospectively conducted in Ankara Training and Research Hospital, ED. Seven closed-ended questions were asked for the analysis of patients’ demographics and 15 closed-ended questions to determine the reasons of ED (green tag) applicant. Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows v18 software and p
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YILMAZ, E. (2022). The Reasons of Apply to the Emergency Department By Priority 3 (Green Tags) Coded Patients and the Effects on the Intensity of the Emergency Department. Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia, Cilt: 32 - Sayı: 2, 187–194. https://ajindex.com/articles/654238
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