ArticleJournal of emergencies, trauma, and shock
A Comparison of Nonobese Versus Obese Emergency Department Patient Satisfaction Scores Utilizing Standard U.S. Hospital Survey Query Methodology.
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backgroundPrior research reveals that overweight patients have higher emergency department (ED) utilization rates, longer length of stay, and face increased misdiagnosis risk.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the association between obesity and ED patient satisfaction.
methodsThis study was a cross-sectional study. A convenience sample of inner-city ED patients completed a written survey, then rated overall satisfaction with ED care (10-point scale), and rated components of satisfaction (4-point scale; never to always). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using triage records (obesity = BMI >30).
resultsFive hundred and sixty-four patients were included in the study group (50.5%: obese, 55.4%: female, mean age: 43.2 ± 25.4 years). With respect to overall visit satisfaction (rating 8 or greater on 10-point scale), bivariate analysis revealed no differences between nonobese versus obese patients (74.6% vs. 73.9%;
conclusionsDespite research that suggests that overweight patients have characteristics of their ED visit that might increase dissatisfaction risk, we found no difference in satisfaction scores between nonobese and obese patients.
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