Comprehensive assessment of emergency departments in county-level public hospitals: a multicenter descriptive cross-sectional study in Henan province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emergency Departments (EDs) play a crucial role in providing immediate medical care, particularly in densely populated countries like China. While previous research has predominantly focused on well-funded urban hospitals, this study offers a comprehensive evaluation of EDs in county-level public hospitals in Henan province, China, aiming to identify disparities and challenges.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in 382 public hospitals across Henan province, China, from July 1, 2023, to August 1, 2023. Data were collected using an electronic questionnaire covering hospital information, human resources, infrastructure, clinical capabilities, and operational capacities. The data collection period for this survey spanned from January 1 to Dece

SUBMITTER: Cheng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10682090 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature