Emergency Department Overcrowding in Türkiye

Abstract

Overcrowding in Emergency Departments (EDs) is a significant concern worldwide. The number of ED visits is increasing, and this problem has become an important public health problem both in Turkey and in the world. ED overcrowding is associated with many negative consequences, including increased workload, caused staff distress and burnout, decreased satisfaction of ED healthcare staff and patients, delay in treatment of patients most in need of emergency care, decreased quality of care, and increased healthcare cost. Therefore, there is an urgent need to address ED overcrowding in Turkey. The effectice solutions were discussed in this letter.