Characteristics of Frequent Users of Emergency Departments

Volume: 48, Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 8
Published: Jul 1, 2006
Abstract
Study objective null We identify frequent users of the emergency department (ED) and determine the characteristics of these patients. null Methods null Using the 2000 to 2001 population-based, nationally representative Community Tracking Study Household Survey, we determined the number of adults (aged 18 and older) making 1 to 7 or more ED visits and the number of visits for which they accounted. Based on the distribution of visits, we...
Paper Details
Title
Characteristics of Frequent Users of Emergency Departments
Published Date
Jul 1, 2006
Volume
48
Issue
1
Pages
1 - 8
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