Makale detayı · 2013
A Retrospective Analysis of Patients who Visited the Emergency Department and Left by Their Own Choice in a University Hospital
Dergi
Journal of Academic Emergency MedicineISSN 1305-760X
- Yıl
- 2013
- Tür
- article
Veri kaynağı ayrımı
- YÖKSİS YÖKSİS makale kaydı
- YÖKSİS dergi adı Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine
- OpenAlex OpenAlex zenginleştirmesi (özet, atıf, konular)
Özet
İngilizce (OpenAlex)
Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify the properties of patients who visited the emergency department and left of their own accord. Material and Methods: Patients who visited the emergency department and left by their own choice for any reason were evaluated retrospectively. Results: In this study, 1140 patients (57.7% male) were enrolled with a mean age of 40.5±14.9 years. Patients were admitted due to poisoning, abdominal pain and chest pain at rates of 23.2%, 16.4% and 15.1% respectively. It was found that 673 patients (59.0%) left because of being denied medical observation or treatment, and 215 patients (18.9%) left because of consultants running late. Conclusion: Necessary arrangements must be put in place to reduce the number of patients who leave the emergency department by choice, prior to being discharged by a clinician. (JAEM 2013; 12: 126-9)
Konular
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Healthcare Policy and Management
Birincil konu Emergency and Acute Care Studies