2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2020.04.001
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Factors Affecting Emergency Department Crowding

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“…Below, in the Table 1 is a summary of these factors and their characterization in detail [21]: It is also necessary to consider that:…”
Section: Overcrowding: the Input-throughput-output Modelmentioning
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“…Below, in the Table 1 is a summary of these factors and their characterization in detail [21]: It is also necessary to consider that:…”
Section: Overcrowding: the Input-throughput-output Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These resources include space, beds, diagnostic imaging techniques, but also human resources, such as hospital staff. This generates an increase in LOS and negatively affects the output factors, perpetuating the maintenance of overcrowding [23,34,35] A great number of studies provide solutions to limit boarding, although this does not represent the only causative factor of overcrowding, but its resolution would seem mandatory to limit the phenomenon [21]. -Exit block has a strong impact on overcrowding and is directly connected with the output factors.…”
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“…On the other hand, many EDs have problems with crowding resulting in the boarding of patients. [22][23][24] This strategy may also be advantageous in this setting, potentially resulting in earlier discharge from the hospital than having the patient wait to be treated on the cardiology ward.…”
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“…On the system level, crowding increases the length of stay beyond the ED. It increases the length of stay of admitted patients and their treatment costs while reducing hospital revenue [ 2 , 5 ].…”
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