The pattern of emergency department utilization in pediatric patients who underwent interfacility transfers from the emergency department: a nationwide population-based study in South Korea, 2016-2018
Min-Jee Kim,
Youn-Jung Kim,
Shin Ahn
et al.
Abstract:Purpose: The shortage of pediatric emergency care has become a significant societal issue. This study investigated the usage pattern of emergency departments (EDs) by pediatric patients who underwent interfacility transfers (IFTs) in South Korea, focusing on cases involving single and double IFTs.Methods: This nationwide cross-sectional study included all pediatric patients (< 19 years) who underwent IFTs at regional and local emergency medical centers from 2016 through 2018, using data from the National Em… Show more
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