The factors that significantly and independently affect inappropriate ED admissions were found to be age
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Amaç & Hipotez:Objectives: Healthcare provided in the emergency department (ED) should be nonstop and every patient should beevaluated carefully.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of inappropriate ED admissions in a tertiary hospital and to investigate the underlying factors associated withinappropriate ED admissions.Methods: Patients admitted to ED between November 19 and December 2 were evaluated according to the color triagecoding and the patient socio-demographic characteristics, complaints and the reason for ED admissions were assessed.Results: Of the 4847 admissions, 34.9% (n=1695) were found to be inappropriate.
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Sonuç & Katkı:The factors that significantly and independently affect inappropriate ED admissions were found to be age
🔬Tür:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Kapsam:Genişletilmiş Akademik Örneklem
⚙️Değişkenler:Alan Parametreleri
Abstract
Objectives: Healthcare provided in the emergency department (ED) should be nonstop and every patient should beevaluated carefully. This makes EDs open to inappropriate admissions. The improper use of ED is frequent and leadsto negative consequences on both patients and the healthcare system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of inappropriate ED admissions in a tertiary hospital and to investigate the underlying factors associated withinappropriate ED admissions.Methods: Patients admitted to ED between November 19 and December 2 were evaluated according to the color triagecoding and the patient socio-demographic characteristics, complaints and the reason for ED admissions were assessed.Results: Of the 4847 admissions, 34.9% (n=1695) were found to be inappropriate. The factors that significantly and independently affect inappropriate ED admissions were found to be age
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