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Pre-duty Factors that Affect the Number of Patients Receiving Services at the Emergency Unit of a Community Hospital

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: A high volume of patients may lead to Emergency unit overcrowding which affects the patient care process and worsening patient outcomes. Objectives: To explore pre-duty factors that affect the number of patients receiving services at the emergency unit of Bangkhla hospital (community hospital) during the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 May 2024. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted. The study included all patients visiting the emergency unit and staff on duty at Bangkhla hospital during the study period. A multivariable Poisson regression was used to identify potential factors. Results:A total of 454 shiftwork records were included for final analysis. Non-staff factors such as shiftwork [morning (mean difference = 52.88, 95% CI; 49.84 to 55.92, p-value Conclusions: Pre-duty factors that affect the number of patients receiving services at the emergency unit were shiftwork and official hours.

Source: Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

DOI: 10.70933/2773-9465.1021

Author: Wirot Sombatthavoankun

Language: English

Topic: Emergency and Acute Care Studies

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413475282

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