Emergency Department Discharge Outcome and Psychiatric Consultation in North African Patients.

ABSTRACT: Studies in Europe have found that immigrants, compared to the local population, are more likely to seek out medical care in Emergency Departments (EDs). In addition, studies show that immigrants utilize medical services provided by EDs for less acute issues. Despite these observed differences, little is known about the characteristics of ED use by North African (NA) immigrants. The main objective of this study was to examine whether there were differences in ED discharge outcomes and psychiatric referrals between NA immigrants and Swiss nationals. A retrospective analysis was conducted using patient records from NA and Swiss adults who were admitted to the ED of the University Hospital in Bern (Switzerland) from 2013⁻2016. Measures included demographic information as well as data on types

SUBMITTER: Keidar O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6163756 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature