Source: Emergency Medicine Journal
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: The aim of this study was to assess whether case management of frequent attenders to the emergency department (ED) reduces subsequent attendances made by these patients. Patients who attended the ED 10 times or more over a 6-month period were identified. Their cases were assessed and care plans put in place, if appropriate. Patient attendances over the subsequent 6 months were compared. The findings of this study suggest that individual case management and implementation of care plans may help to reduce subsequent attendances in patients who frequently attend ED.
Length of publication: 3 pages
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