Predictors of frequent emergency department visits among hospitalized cancer patients: a comparative cohort study using integrated clinical and administrative data to improve care delivery
Abstract Background Frequent emergency department (FED) visits by cancer patients represent a significant burden to the health system. This study identified determinants of FED in recently hospitalized cancer patients, with a particular focus on opioid use. Methods A prospective cohort discharged fr...
Main Authors: | Siyana Kurteva, Robyn Tamblyn, Ari N. Meguerditchian |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09854-1 |
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