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Management Strategies for Overcrowding in Emergency Medicine Department: A Narrative Review [PDF]

, 2023
Emergency Medicine Departments (EMDs) are one of the busiest hospital departments in the world, as they are typically the first point of contact for health emergencies and are designed and resourced to manage them.
Pradeep Kumar Yadav, Shobhna Yadav, Rajiv Ratan Singh   +2 more
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Managing emergency department overcrowding via ambulance diversion: A discrete event simulation model

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2015
Ambulance diversion (AD) is considered one of the possible solutions to relieve emergency department (ED) overcrowding. Study of the effectiveness of various AD strategies is prerequisite for policy-making.
Chih-Hao Lin, Chung-Yao Kao, Chong-Ye Huang   +2 more
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Forecasting the Potential for Emergency Department Overcrowding [PDF]

, 2015
This research study used the Dixon Forecasting Model (DFM), a Bed Ratio (BR), and the National Emergency Department Overcrowding Scale (NEDOCS) to establish a reliable two-hour overcrowding forecasting tool within the Emergency Department. The DFM and BR
Higbea, Raymond J., Skinner, Jeff
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Care in the Emergency Department: How Crowded Is Overcrowded? [PDF]

Academic Emergency Medicine, 2004
Abstract Objectives: To examine how emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been defined in the medical literature. Methods: Using the National Library of Medicine's PubMed and MEDLINE databases (1966 to 2002), a comprehensive review of the English‐language medical literature was conducted to identify explicit criteria for defining ED overcrowding ...
Ula, Hwang, John, Concato
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What is the impact of patient violence in the emergency department on emergency nurses' intention to leave?

, 2022
Aim: To examine the impact that patient violence, experienced in the emergency department, has on emergency nurses' intention to leave their job. Background: Emergency departments have become known for their overcrowding, chaos, unpredictability and ...
Watson, Chanel, O'Connor, Tom, Stafford, Sarah, Nugent, Linda, Moore, Zena, Patton, Declan, Avsar, Pinar, Declan Patton, Zena Moore, Pinar Avsar, Sarah Stafford, Tom O'Connor, Linda Nugent, Chanel Watson   +13 more
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Predicting emergency department admissions using a machine-learning algorithm: a proof of concept with retrospective study

BMC Emergency Medicine
Introduction Overcrowding in emergency departments (ED) is a major public health issue, leading to increased workload and exhaustion for the teams, resulting poor outcomes.
Cyrielle Brossard, Christophe Goetz, Pierre Catoire, Lauriane Cipolat, Christophe Guyeux, Cédric Gil Jardine, Mahuna Akplogan, Laure Abensur Vuillaume   +7 more
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Overcrowding in emergency departments: strategies and solutions for an effective reorganization

Italian Journal of Medicine
Overcrowding in emergency departments (EDs) is a common and worldwide phenomenon, widely reported even by the non-specialist press. It contributes to a number of consequences that can affect both the number of resources available and the quality of care.
Chiara Busti, Roberto Marchetti, Manuel Monti   +2 more
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An Effective Methodology for Scoring to Assist Emergency Physicians in Identifying Overcrowding in an Academic Emergency Department in Thailand

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Background Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding is a global concern, with tools like NEDOCS, READI, and Work Score used as predictors. These tools aid healthcare professionals in identifying overcrowding and preventing negative patient outcomes ...
Sukumpat Na Nan, Borwon Wittayachamnankul, Wachira Wongtanasarasin, Theerapon Tangsuwanaruk, Krongkarn Sutham, Orawit Thinnukool   +5 more
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Contributing Factors to Patients Overcrowding in Emergency Department at King Saud Hospital Unaizah, KSA [PDF]

, 2013
Emergency department (ED) crowding represents an international crisis that may affect the quality and access of health care. The aim of this study was to explore contributing factors to patients overcrowding in the emergency department at King Saud ...
AL-Reshidi, Ayed Awadh
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Emergency Department Task Force Report

, 2015
2.4.2015 In December 2014, Minister Varadkar convened the Emergency Department Taskforce to provide focus and momentum, and to develop sustainable long-term solutions to ED overcrowding.
Department of Health (Ireland)
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