Admission outcomes and their associated factors among children admitted to the paediatric emergency unit within 24 hours of Dilla University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia, 2023: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children in paediatric emergency units are those who need special attention, and unless treated early, they are a vulnerable population to unwanted outcomes like death, discharge against medical advice or referral to other institutions within 24 hours.

Objectives

To assess admission outcomes and their associated factors among children admitted to the paediatric emergency unit of Dilla University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia, 2023.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed among children admitted to the paediatric emergency unit at Dilla University Referral Hospital from 8 May 2023 to 8 June 2023. A total of 885 complete charts of the children aged 29 days to 14 years were analysed. Structured checklist was used for data collectio

SUBMITTER: Dube SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749754 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature