A Descriptive Study on the Factors Affecting the Length of Stay in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Private Hospital in the Philippines

• Main Authors: Jimenez, Ma. Lourdes D, Manzanera, Rafael L, Mira, Jose J, Navarro, Isabel M, Wong, John Q
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2018
• Subjects: Emergency Department (ED); Length of Stay (LOS); Triage; Out Of Pocket (OOP); Health and Medical Administration; Public Health
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/asmph-pubs/67; https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/283
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Objective. The study aims to describe factors that contribute to the Length of Stay (LOS) in the Emergency Department (ED) patients of a Tertiary Private Hospital in Philippines. Methods. This is a retrospective descriptive study from September 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 on the factors of ED consulta...