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| lifeskim:mentions | |
| pubmed:issue |
7
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| pubmed:dateCreated |
2007-9-24
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| pubmed:abstractText |
We aimed to examine the case mix of adolescents presenting to an adult Emergency Department (ED) and to survey a representative sample regarding their perceived care. Of the 323 visits reviewed, 215 (66.6%) were males. Presentations increased at the weekend (151/323, 46.7%). Most visits were non-urgent, 34 (10.5%) were admitted. Acute injuries accounted for 156/215 (72.6%) of male presentations. 12/17 (70.5%) of those with a psychosocial presenting problem registered between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. 33 adolescents presented during the prospective study period. 6 were excluded, 3 were lost to follow-up. 10/24 (41.7%) described the time they were waiting to be seen by a doctor as unacceptable, 9 (37.5%) wanted more privacy and 11 (45.9%) reported a delay in receiving treatment. Adolescents represent a minority in the ED, but have specific needs. We recommend the availability of age specific health promotion information and training of staff in adolescent healthcare issues.
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| pubmed:language |
eng
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| pubmed:citationSubset |
IM
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| pubmed:status |
MEDLINE
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| pubmed:issn |
0332-3102
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| pubmed:author | |
| pubmed:issnType |
Print
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| pubmed:volume |
100
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| pubmed:owner |
NLM
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| pubmed:authorsComplete |
Y
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| pubmed:pagination |
525-8
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| pubmed:dateRevised |
2009-10-26
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| pubmed:meshHeading |
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Adolescent,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Adolescent Health Services,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Adolescent Psychology,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Adult,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Age Factors,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Continuity of Patient Care,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Databases as Topic,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Diagnosis-Related Groups,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Emergency Service, Hospital,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Female,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Health Care Surveys,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Hospitals, University,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Humans,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Ireland,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Male,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Patient Satisfaction,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Prospective Studies,
pubmed-meshheading:17886525-Quality of Health Care
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| pubmed:articleTitle |
Adolescents attending an adult emergency department: their utilisation characteristics and self-reported opinions of care provided.
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| pubmed:affiliation |
St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4. rebecca.fry@gmail.com
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| pubmed:publicationType |
Journal Article
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