Medical complexity in emergency and urgent care settings: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Considering the impact of non-medical factors (personal and social) on patients with multiple chronic conditions, the term 'medical complexity' is gaining traction as it encompasses both medical and non-medical aspects of patients' medical needs. When primary care is not able to provide timely care for chronic challenges or acute concerns, complex patients require care in emergency or urgent care settings. The concept of medical complexity is continually evolving, although without a universally accepted or standardised definition that determines if an adult patient is considered complex. Therefore, this scoping review aims to understand how medical complexity is defined, identify its defining attributes and examine its use in clinical care research. We also aim to cons

SUBMITTER: Bele S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751845 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature