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...

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Main Authors: Siyana Kurteva, Robyn Tamblyn, Ari N. Meguerditchian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09854-1

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