Abstract Crowding in Emergency Departments (EDs) has emerged as a global public health
crisis. Current literature has identified causes and the potential harms of crowding in recent …

Abstract Background Globally, emergency departments (EDs) are overcrowded and unable
to meet an ever-increasing demand for care. The aim of this study is to comprehensively …

Background Nurses play a crucial role in correctly prioritizing patients entering emergency
departments. However, little is known of the accuracy of nurse-led triage systems. Objectives …

Emergency Department (ED) crowding is defined as a situation wherein the demands of
emergency services overcome the ability of a department to provide high-quality care within …

Many hospitals consider the length of time waiting in queue to be a measure of emergency
room (ER) overcrowding. Long waiting times plague many ER departments, hindering the …

Background: Patient experience in emergency departments (EDs) remains often suboptimal
and can be a source of stress, particularly in pediatric settings. In an attempt to support …

Background Improving triage accuracy for accurate patient identification and appropriate
resource allocation is essential. Little is known about the trend of triage accuracy, and …

Background This study aimed to (1) identify profiles of high emergency department (ED)
users (3+ visits/year) among 5409 patients with mental disorders (MD) based on their …

Overcrowding in emergency departments (ED) jeopardizes quality and access to health
care, which represents a major issue for service delivery. This study determined predictors of …

Background Access block and overcrowding are known to adversely impact on patient
outcomes, service delivery, and patient experiences within emergency departments (ED) …