[Inappropiate visits to emergency department of a general hospital].
The proportion of inadequate attendances at emergency department (ED) is 20-80%. The suitability of attendances at ED was evaluated using an Hospital Emergency Suitability Protocol, which was validated. 37.9% of attendances were inappropriate and they are more frequent in children. Patients who were referred by a doctor, with trauma or surgical consulted more adequately. The suitability of attendances at ED are related with illness.
Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital San Millán, Logroño, La Rioja. (Spain)
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006769:Hospitals, General / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013030:Spain