Profiles of frequent emergency department users with chronic conditions: a latent class analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055297
Abstract: Objectives Frequent emergency department users represent a small proportion of users while cumulating many visits. Previously identified factors of frequent use include high physical comorbidity, mental health disorders, poor socioeconomic status and substance abuse. However,… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; frequent emergency; profiles frequent; emergency department ... See more keywords
An observational pilot study: Prevalence and cost of high frequency emergency department users at Örebro University Hospital, Sweden
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274622
Abstract: Background There is little research on high frequency emergency department users (HEDU) in Sweden. We aim to determine the prevalence and costs of HEDU compared to non-HEDU at Örebro University Hospital (ÖUH). Additionally, we will… read more here.
Keywords: high frequency; frequency emergency; cost; emergency department ... See more keywords
Frequent Emergency Department Users: Focusing Solely On Medical Utilization Misses The Whole Person.
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DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2019.00082
Abstract: Frequent emergency department (ED) users often have complex behavioral health and social needs. However, policy makers often focus on this population's medical system use without examining its use of behavioral health and social services systems.… read more here.
Keywords: department users; whole person; frequent emergency; emergency department ... See more keywords