Comparison of Standardized Mortality Ratios in seven Dutch EDs based on presenting complaints.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Comparison of emergency departments (EDs) becomes more important, but differences are difficult to interpret because of the heterogeneity of the ED population regarding reason for ED presentation. The aim of this study was two-fold: First to compare patient characteristics (including diagnoses) across 7 EDs. Secondly, to compare Standardized Mortality Ratios (SMRs) across 7 EDs and in subgroups of ED patients categorized by presenting complaints (PCs).

Methods

Observational multicenter study including all consecutive visits of 7 Dutch (two tertiary care centre and 5 teaching hospitals) EDs. Patient characteristics, including PCs as part of triage systems, and SMRs (observed divided by expected in-hospital mortality) per ED and for the most common PCs (PC-SMRs) wer

SUBMITTER: Raven W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951612 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature