Evaluating the Impact of Emergency Department Crowding on Disposition Patterns and Outcomes of Discharged Patients

Authors:
  • MAMahshid Abir
    Mahshid Abir
  • JGJason E. Goldstick
    Jason E. Goldstick
  • RMRosalie Malsberger
    Rosalie Malsberger
  • AWAndrew Williams
    Andrew Williams
  • SBSebastian Bauhoff
    Sebastian Bauhoff
  • VPVikas I. Parekh
    Vikas I. Parekh
  • SKSteven Kronick
    Steven Kronick
  • JDJeffrey S. Desmond
    Jeffrey S. Desmond

Abstract
Emergency department (ED) crowding was associated with reduced likelihood of hospitalization without increased likelihood of 2-week return ED visit or hospitalization.
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