Unveiling Trends: A 5-Year Analysis of Non-emergency Visits to the Emergency Department Amidst Primary Care Challenges in the USA and Canada
Queen Ekpa, Quinn Simbeye, Tricia Okoye, Nnenna Osagwu, Maureen Obi, Amarachi Nwokolo, Rosemary Iriowen, Erhieyovbe Emore, Agatha Akinsete, Osarumwense Ufuah & Okelue E. Okobi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025
Background: Regular unscheduled low-acuity visits to the emergency departments (ED) significantly cause crowding and prolonged wait times, adversely affecting patient outcomes. Aims: This study analyzes trends in non-emergency visits to emergency departments (EDs) in the USA and...
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10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i15710