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Trends and Patterns in Emergency Department Visits: A Comprehensive Analysis of Adult Data From the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Database.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07635680 (The DAUM Case-management Program for Frequent Users of the Nancy University Hospital Emergency Department), which is not on this map. Cited by 17 papers.
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The DAUM Case-management Program for Frequent Users of the Nancy University Hospital Emergency Department: Evaluation Protocol
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17 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Critically Ill Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department; Outcome Review in a Tertiary Care Center.Saudi medical journal · 2026Article
- Team-based care within community health centres in Ontario, Canada and the association with emergency department visits: a population-based retrospective study.BMC primary care · 2026Article
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- Are There Benefits to Observation Units in the Emergency Departments: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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- Streamlining Care: Effective Approaches to Decreasing Observation Status Length of Stay in Community Medical Centers.Journal for healthcare quality : official publication of the National Association for Healthcare QualityArticle
- Retrospective studies in emergency medicine: A practical guide to study design, bias, confounding, and interpretation.Turkish journal of emergency medicineReview
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Abstract
Background Emergency department (ED) visits among adults have increased in recent years, with the United States reporting 140 million ED visits in 2021, equating to an overall rate of 43 visits per 100 people. This trend underscores challenges in accessing primary care and addressing underlying health conditions. Understanding the trends and patterns in ED utilization is essential for informing healthcare policy and practice. Objective This study aims to comprehensively analyze trends and patterns in ED visits among adults using data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) database. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of ED visit data from 1999 to 2019, focusing on adults aged 18 and over. The prevalence rates of ED visits were examined across demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic groups using datasets retrieved from the NCHS database. Statistical analysis included one-way ANOVA and chi-square tests to assess variations in ED visit rates. Results This study's findings revealed a consistent increase in overall ED visits among adults, from 17.2 ± 0.3% in 1999 to 21.7 ± 0.3% in 2019. Disparities in ED utilization were evident across demographic and socioeconomic groups. Females had slightly higher visit rates, and significant racial disparities were noted, with American Indian or Alaska Native and Black or African American individuals showing the highest visit rates. Age-specific variations were observed, with young adults (18-24 years) and older adults (65 years and above) exhibiting higher visit rates. Socioeconomic status and health insurance coverage emerged as significant determinants, highlighting disparities in healthcare access. Conclusion This study provides valuable insights into the trends and patterns of ED visits among adults, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address healthcare disparities and improve access to primary care services.
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