Racial Disparities in National Emergency Department Utilization and Admissions for Pelvic and Perineal Pain (2016–2019) [ID: 1376522]

Abstract

ventable readmission was one that could have been prevented if the patient had received correct counseling, diagnosis, or management at the index admission. Our primary outcome was frequency of ED readmission among English versus Spanish speakers. This protocol was approved for IRB exemption by the University of Texas.RESULTS: Threatened abortion was the most common diagnosis among both groups. Readmissions were more frequent among Spanish speakers (40% versus 26% [P 5.01]). Preventable readmissions were more common among Spanish speakers (31% versus 25%). The majority of preventable readmissions (81%) among Spanish speakers could have been prevented if correct management was offered, compared to 25% in English speakers (P 5.03).CONCLUSION: Spanish and English speakers present with similar types of early pregnancy concerns, but Spanish speakers are not offered management of early pregnancy concerns at the same frequency. Standardization of care for early pregnancy concerns in the ED may help reduce language-based disparities in quality and equity of care.